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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E140 - Combination of specified Ref. Bank Country and Ref. Bank Key not valid ?

  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 meets the required standards.
  
  
  
  Review Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) to check if the bank key exists for the specified country.
  If the bank key does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Configuration in Customizing:
  
  Ensure that the bank key is properly configured in the system. You can check this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Bank Accounting -> Master Data -> Define House Banks.
  
  
  Make sure that the house bank is correctly assigned to the company code and that the bank key is valid for the specified country.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional insights into this error message.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FI01 - Create Bank
  FI02 - Change Bank
  FI03 - Display Bank
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  Bank Master Data: Understanding how bank master data is structured in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to bank keys and countries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E140.