How To Fix /PF1/FH_CONV_XML_IMP108 - Reference BIC not found at RCP; cannot be used as account holder

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/FH_CONV_XML_IMP -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Reference BIC not found at RCP; cannot be used as account holder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/FH_CONV_XML_IMP108 - Reference BIC not found at RCP; cannot be used as account holder ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/FH_CONV_XML_IMP108 Reference BIC not found at RCP; cannot be used as account holder typically indicates that the system is unable to find a valid Bank Identifier Code (BIC) for a reference in the RCP (Reference Customer Profile) during an XML import process. This error often arises in the context of financial transactions or data imports where BICs are necessary for identifying banks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BIC: The BIC for the specified account holder is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect BIC: The BIC provided in the XML file may be incorrect or not matching any existing records in the RCP.
  Data Import Issues: There may be issues with the XML file structure or data that prevent the system from correctly interpreting the BIC.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize or process the BICs for the relevant accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BIC Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., FI01 for creating a bank master record) and verify if the BIC is correctly maintained for the account holder.
  If the BIC is missing, add it to the bank master data.
  
  
  
  Validate XML Data:
  
  Review the XML file being imported to ensure that the BIC is correctly specified and matches the format expected by SAP.
  Ensure that the BIC is valid and corresponds to an existing bank in the system.
  
  
  
  Update RCP:
  
  If the BIC is not found in the RCP, you may need to update the RCP with the correct BIC information for the account holder.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for bank data processing are correctly set up in your SAP system.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to BIC handling and XML imports for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BIC (Bank Identifier Code): A standard format for Business Identifier Codes (BIC) used to uniquely identify banks and financial institutions globally.
  RCP (Reference Customer Profile): A component in SAP that maintains customer-related data, including banking information.
  XML Import: The process of importing data into SAP from XML files, which requires adherence to specific data formats and structures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with a technical expert familiar with your specific SAP implementation.