How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E140 - Combination of specified Ref. Bank Country and Ref. Bank Key not valid

/PF1/MSG_PO_E140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Combination of specified Ref. Bank Country and Ref. Bank Key not valid

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/PF1/MSG_PO_E140 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E140 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the reference bank country and the reference bank key in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or bank master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Bank Key: The reference bank key specified does not exist for the given reference bank country in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The bank key may not be properly configured in the system for the specified country.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the bank key or country code entered in the transaction.
  Missing Master Data: The bank master data for the specified bank key and country may not have been created or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Key and Country:
  
  Verify that the bank key and country code entered are correct. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
  Check the format of the bank key to ensure it