How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E204 - Bank key &1 does not exist for country &2

/PF1/MSG_PO_E204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Bank key &1 does not exist for country &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E204 - Bank key &1 does not exist for country &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E204 indicates that there is an issue with the bank key specified in a purchase order or related document. Specifically, the error states that the bank key does not exist for the specified country. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Bank Key: The bank key entered in the system does not match any existing bank key in the SAP database for the specified country.
  Country-Specific Configuration: The bank key may not be configured for the country in question. Each country has specific requirements and formats for bank keys.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the bank key or the country code.
  Missing Master Data: The bank key may not have been created in the system for the vendor or customer associated with the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Bank Key: Check the bank key entered in the transaction. Ensure that