How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI127 - Conversion error: Invalid clearing area bank no. &1, bank ctry &2, BIC &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Conversion error: Invalid clearing area bank no. &1, bank ctry &2, BIC &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI127 - Conversion error: Invalid clearing area bank no. &1, bank ctry &2, BIC &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI127 Conversion error: Invalid clearing area bank no. &1, bank ctry &2, BIC &3 typically indicates that there is an issue with the bank details provided in the system, particularly related to the clearing area configuration. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during payment processing or when dealing with bank master data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Bank Number: The bank number provided does not exist in the system or is incorrectly formatted.
  Incorrect Bank Country: The country code associated with the bank number may be incorrect or does not match the bank number.
  Invalid BIC: The Bank Identifier Code (BIC) provided may be incorrect or does not correspond to the bank number and country.
  Missing Configuration: The clearing area may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting bank details can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Bank Details:
  
  Check the bank number, country code, and BIC for accuracy. Ensure that they are correctly entered and correspond to each other.
  Use transaction codes like FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) to verify the bank master data.
  
  
  
  Check Clearing Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the clearing area is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Bank Accounting > Master Data > Bank Accounts.
  
  
  
  Update Bank Master Data:
  
  If the bank details are incorrect, update them in the system using the appropriate transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the clearing area and bank configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying the details, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI01, FI02, FI03 (Display Bank) for managing bank master data.
  Bank Master Data: Understand the structure and requirements for bank master data in SAP, including the importance of BIC and country codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to bank processing errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message.