How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E141 - Specified Reference BIC not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Specified Reference BIC not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E141 - Specified Reference BIC not valid ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E141 Specified Reference BIC not valid typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank identifiers in payment processing or when setting up bank details for vendors or customers. The BIC (Bank Identifier Code) is crucial for international transactions, and this error indicates that the BIC provided is not recognized or is invalid.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect BIC: The BIC entered may be misspelled or formatted incorrectly.
  Non-existent BIC: The BIC may not exist in the database or is not registered with the relevant financial institutions.
  Inactive BIC: The BIC may be valid but has been marked as inactive or closed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the bank master data in SAP.
  Data Synchronization: If the BIC is supposed to be valid but is not recognized, there may be a delay in data synchronization between systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify BIC: Check the BIC for accuracy. Ensure that it is correctly entered without any typos or formatting issues.
  Consult BIC Directory: Use a reliable BIC directory or database to confirm that the BIC is valid and active.
  Update Bank Details: If the BIC is incorrect or outdated, update the bank details in the vendor or customer master data.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to bank master data to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Contact Bank: If you believe the BIC should be valid, contact the bank to confirm its status and any potential issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system-related issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BIC Format: A BIC typically consists of 8 or 11 characters, where the first 4 characters represent the bank code, the next 2 represent the country code, the next 2 represent the location code, and the last 3 (optional) represent the branch code.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing bank master data, such as FI01 (Create Bank), FI02 (Change Bank), and FI03 (Display Bank).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling bank identifiers and related error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the BIC used in your transactions is valid and recognized by the system.