How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH304 - Reference IBAN substituted by &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Reference IBAN substituted by &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH304 - Reference IBAN substituted by &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH304 Reference IBAN substituted by &1 typically relates to issues with the handling of International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs) in the SAP system, particularly in the context of payment processing or financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  IBAN Format Issues: The IBAN provided may not conform to the expected format or may be invalid.
  Missing IBAN: The system may not have a valid IBAN for the specified vendor or customer.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not correctly set up for handling IBANs.
  Data Substitution: The system is substituting a different IBAN (indicated by &1) due to the original IBAN being invalid or missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IBAN Format: Ensure that the IBAN entered is in the correct format and is valid. You can use online IBAN validation tools to verify the format.
  Update Master Data: If the IBAN is missing or incorrect in the vendor or customer master data, update it with the correct IBAN.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to payment processing and IBAN handling in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling IBANs and related error messages.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to vendor/customer master data maintenance (e.g., XK02 for vendors, XD02 for customers).
  Payment Program: Review the payment program configuration (transaction code F110) to ensure that it is set up to handle IBANs correctly.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that payments can be processed without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.