How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E228 - Bank key is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Bank key is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E228 - Bank key is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E228 Bank key is missing typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents or vendor master data when the system expects a bank key to be provided but it is missing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or updating a purchase order, vendor, or payment information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Key: The most straightforward cause is that the bank key field is not filled in the vendor master data or the relevant purchasing document.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor may not have been set up correctly, or the bank details may not have been maintained.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment methods or bank details in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the bank key may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Verify that the bank key is filled in the relevant sections (e.g., under the "Payment Transactions" tab).
  If it is missing, you can add the bank key using transaction code XK02 (to change vendor data).
  
  
  
  Maintain Bank Details:
  
  Ensure that the bank details are correctly maintained for the vendor. This includes the bank key, bank account number, and other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of payment methods in the system (transaction code OBPM1 for payment methods).
  Ensure that the payment method assigned to the vendor is correctly configured to require a bank key.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary fields, including the bank key, were correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining vendor master data and payment configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Purchasing Info Record
  MK02: Change Purchasing Info Record
  MK03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the missing bank key in SAP.