How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV505 - Sender SWIFT Code not existent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Sender SWIFT Code not existent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV505 - Sender SWIFT Code not existent ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV505 Sender SWIFT Code not existent typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or communications involving SWIFT messages. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid SWIFT code for the sender in the relevant configuration or master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing SWIFT Code: The sender's SWIFT code has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the sender's bank or financial institution may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the sender's bank details.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the sender's SWIFT code information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data records (e.g., vendor, customer, or bank master data) and ensure that the SWIFT code is correctly entered for the sender.
  If the sender is a bank, ensure that the bank master data is complete and includes the SWIFT code.
  
  
  
  Maintain SWIFT Code:
  
  If the SWIFT code is missing, you will need to add it. This can typically be done in the transaction code for maintaining bank master data (e.g., FI01 for creating a bank, FI02 for changing a bank).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to SWIFT messaging in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Treasury modules.
  Ensure that the sender's bank is properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the relevant master data. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling SWIFT messages and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI01, FI02, FI03 for bank master data maintenance, and SWIFT related transactions for message configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to SWIFT messaging and error handling that may provide additional insights or patches.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the /PF1/MSG_CONV505 Sender SWIFT Code not existent error in your SAP system.