How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV219 - BIC in field 59A is not filled correctly

/PF1/MSG_CONV219 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 219

• Message text: BIC in field 59A is not filled correctly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV219 - BIC in field 59A is not filled correctly ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV219 BIC in field 59A is not filled correctly typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank identifiers in payment processing or SWIFT messages. The error indicates that the Bank Identifier Code (BIC) provided in field 59A of a payment message is not formatted correctly or is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect BIC Format: The BIC must adhere to a specific format, which includes 8 or 11 characters. It should consist of:
  4 characters for the bank code
  2 characters for the country code
  2 characters for the location code
  (Optional) 3 characters for the branch code
  
  
  Missing BIC: The field may be empty or not filled at all.
  Invalid Characters: The BIC may contain invalid characters or spaces.
  BIC Not Registered: The BIC provided may not be registered or recognized by the SWIFT network.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BIC Format: Ensure that the BIC is in the correct format (8 or 11 characters) and does