How To Fix /PF1/MSG_IPM_E127 - 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_IPM_E -

• 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_IPM_E127 - Conversion error: Invalid clearing area bank no. &1, bank ctry &2, BIC &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_IPM_E127 indicates a conversion error related to the clearing area in the context of bank details. Specifically, it points to an invalid combination of bank number, country, and BIC (Bank Identifier Code). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Bank Number: The bank number provided does not exist in the system or is not valid for the specified country.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code associated with the bank number may be incorrect or not matching the bank number.
  Invalid BIC: The BIC provided may not correspond to the bank number and country combination.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the bank master data or clearing area settings in the SAP system.
  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 Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the clearing area in the SAP system. Ensure that the bank details are correctly set up in the relevant configuration areas.
  Use transaction OBPM1 to check the clearing area settings.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the bank details are incorrect, update the bank master data with the correct information.
  Ensure that the BIC is valid and corresponds to the bank number and country.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on bank master data and clearing area configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying the details, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to bank master data management, such as FI01, FI02, FI03, and configuration transactions like OBPM1.
  Bank Master Data: Understanding how bank master data is structured in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to bank details.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections.