How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI686 - Warning: Bank key total is not specified for payment order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Warning: Bank key total is not specified for payment order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI686 - Warning: Bank key total is not specified for payment order &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI686 indicates that there is a warning related to a payment order where the bank key total has not been specified. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing payment orders in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The warning is triggered when the system expects a bank key (which identifies the bank account from which the payment will be made) to be specified for a payment order, but it is missing. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary bank details filled in.
  Configuration Issues: The payment method configuration may not be set up correctly to include bank key information.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to missing bank key information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master record (transaction codes like XK03 for vendors or FD03 for customers).
  Ensure that the bank details, including the bank key, are correctly entered and saved.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the payment method being used (transaction code OBPM1 for payment methods).
  Ensure that the payment method is set up to require bank key information.
  
  
  
  Update Payment Order:
  
  If the payment order has already been created, you may need to update it to include the missing bank key information.
  This can typically be done in the payment order processing transaction (like F110 for automatic payment transactions).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payment processing for any additional configuration or data requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment order processing again to ensure that the warning does not reappear.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), FBZP (Maintain Payment Program), and OBPM1 (Payment Methods in Country).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this warning message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor/customer master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the warning and ensure that payment orders are processed correctly in SAP.