How To Fix P4211 - Partner bank type &3 is used for customer &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P4 - IS-PS: Cash Accounting

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Partner bank type &3 is used for customer &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P4211 - Partner bank type &3 is used for customer &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message P4211 indicates that there is an issue with the partner bank type being used for a specific customer. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when processing payments or managing customer accounts.
  Cause:
  The error message "Partner bank type &3 is used for customer &1/&2" suggests that the system is trying to use a partner bank type that is not valid or not configured correctly for the specified customer. The placeholders (&1, &2, &3) represent:
  
  &1: Customer number
  &2: Customer name
  &3: Partner bank type
  
  This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  The partner bank type is not defined in the system.
  The partner bank type is not assigned to the customer master data.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the bank details in the customer record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for display).
  Verify that the partner bank type is correctly assigned to the customer. You can check this in the "Payment Transactions" tab.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Bank Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBPM1 to check the configuration of partner bank types.
  Ensure that the partner bank type in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Partner Bank Type:
  
  If the partner bank type is not assigned to the customer, you can do so by editing the customer master record (transaction code XD02 for change).
  Navigate to the "Payment Transactions" tab and assign the correct partner bank type.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the customer data. You may need to run data consistency checks or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the partner bank types or their configurations, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  XD02: Change Customer Master
  OBPM1: Maintain Partner Bank Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to partner bank types and customer master data.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit customer master data and bank configurations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the P4211 error message in SAP.