How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E135 - Specified bank country or bank key not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Specified bank country or bank key not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E135 - Specified bank country or bank key not found ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E135 indicates that the specified bank country or bank key could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to process a payment or create a vendor master record where the bank details are required.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Bank Key or Country: The bank key or country code entered does not exist in the system.
  Missing Bank Master Data: The bank master data for the specified bank key and country has not been created or is incomplete.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for bank keys or countries may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the bank key or country code entered by the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Bank Key and Country:
  
  Check the bank key and country code entered in the transaction. Ensure that they are correct and match the expected values.
  
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) to verify if the bank key exists for the specified country.
  If the bank key does not exist, you will need to create it using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Bank Master Data:
  
  If the bank key is missing, create it by entering the necessary details such as bank name, address, and country code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for bank keys and countries. This can be done through the transaction code OBY6 (Define Bank Key) or OBY7 (Define Country for Bank Key).
  Ensure that the country is correctly assigned to the bank key.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on bank master data setup and configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01: Create Bank
  FI02: Change Bank
  FI03: Display Bank
  OBY6: Define Bank Key
  OBY7: Define Country for Bank Key
  
  
  
  Bank Master Data: This is essential for processing payments and managing vendor accounts in SAP. Ensure that all relevant bank details are accurately maintained.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify bank master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E135 and ensure that the bank details are correctly set up in your SAP system.