How To Fix P4230 - Bank locked for payments in bank master record &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Bank locked for payments in bank master record &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P4230 - Bank locked for payments in bank master record &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message P4230 "Bank locked for payments in bank master record &1/&2" indicates that the bank account you are trying to use for payments is locked in the bank master record. This typically occurs when the bank account is set to a status that prevents it from being used for payment transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Bank Account Locking: The bank account may have been manually locked by a user or due to a specific business process (e.g., if the account is no longer valid or if there are issues with the account).
  Configuration Settings: The bank account may be configured in such a way that it is not allowed for payment processing.
  Bank Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the bank master data that need to be resolved.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) in SAP.
  Enter the bank key and the country code to access the bank master record.
  Check the status of the bank account. If it is locked, you will need to unlock it.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Bank Account:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can unlock the bank account by changing the status in the bank master record.
  Ensure that the account is set to allow payments.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Finance Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to unlock the account, consult with your finance or treasury team to understand why the account is locked and to request unlocking if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Configuration:
  
  Check the payment program configuration to ensure that the bank account is included in the payment run settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Issues:
  
  Ensure that there are no other issues related to the vendor or customer master records that might be causing the payment to fail.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: FI01, FI02, F110 (Payment Program), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Items) can be useful for checking related data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify bank master records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing bank master data and payment processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.