How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_EV005 - Bank key validation: Bank key &2 is invalid for country &1

/PF1/MSG_PO_EV005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_EV -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Bank key validation: Bank key &2 is invalid for country &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV005 - Bank key validation: Bank key &2 is invalid for country &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_EV005 indicates that there is an issue with the bank key validation for a specific country. This error typically arises when the bank key provided in a purchase order or vendor master data does not match the expected format or is not valid for the specified country.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Bank Key: The bank key entered does not exist in the system or is not valid for the specified country.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code associated with the bank key may be incorrect or not aligned with the bank key.
  
  Configuration Issues: The bank key may not be properly configured in the SAP system for the specific country.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the bank key or country code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Bank Key: Check the bank key entered in the system. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the relevant bank master data.
  Check Country Code: Ensure that the