How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EH132 - Bank number of first instructed bank is invalid

/PF1/MSG_PO_EH132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EH -

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Bank number of first instructed bank is invalid

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/PF1/MSG_PO_EH132 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EH132 indicating that "Bank number of first instructed bank is invalid" typically arises in the context of payment processing or bank master data management within the SAP system. This error suggests that the bank number associated with the specified bank is not recognized or is incorrectly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Bank Number: The bank number entered may not exist in the system or may be incorrectly formatted.
  Missing Bank Master Data: The bank master data for the specified bank number may not be maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for bank details in the payment program may be incorrect.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the bank number or related fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Bank Number:
  
  Check the bank number entered in the transaction. Ensure it is correct and matches the format required by the system.
  
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the bank master data in SAP (Transaction code: FI01 for