How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO125 - BIC &1 of reference account not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 125

• Message text: BIC &1 of reference account not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO125 - BIC &1 of reference account not valid ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO125 BIC &1 of reference account not valid typically indicates that there is an issue with the Bank Identifier Code (BIC) associated with a reference account in the system. This error often arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or bank account management.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BIC: The BIC provided for the reference account does not exist in the system or is incorrectly entered.
  Inactive or Deleted BIC: The BIC may have been deactivated or deleted from the bank master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the bank account settings or in the payment processing settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Typographical errors in the BIC or reference account details can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify BIC: Check the BIC entered for the reference account. Ensure that it is correct and matches the official BIC for the bank.
  Check Bank Master Data: Go to the bank master data in SAP and verify if the BIC is active and correctly configured.
  
  Transaction Code: FI01 (Create Bank), FI02 (Change Bank), or FI03 (Display Bank).
  
  
  Update BIC: If the BIC is incorrect or inactive, update it with the correct and active BIC.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the payment configuration settings are correctly set up to handle the BIC and reference account.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for handling bank account and payment processing issues.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BIC (Bank Identifier Code): A standard format of Business Identifier Codes approved by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is used to identify banks and financial institutions globally.
  Bank Master Data: This includes all relevant information about banks that are used in financial transactions, including BIC, account numbers, and other identifiers.
  Payment Processing: In SAP, payment processing involves various configurations and settings that determine how payments are made to vendors and received from customers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the BIC for the reference account is valid and correctly configured in your SAP system.