How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL097 - Presenting party bank key externally invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Presenting party bank key externally invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL097 - Presenting party bank key externally invalid ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL097 indicating "Presenting party bank key externally invalid" typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or vendor management. This error suggests that the bank key associated with the presenting party (usually a vendor or supplier) is not valid or recognized in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Bank Key: The bank key entered for the vendor or supplier may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Missing Bank Details: The vendor or supplier may not have the necessary bank details set up in the system.
  Inactive or Deleted Bank Key: The bank key may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment methods or bank key settings in the SAP system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in transferring bank key information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Bank Key: Check the bank key associated with the vendor or supplier in the vendor master data. Ensure that it is correct and matches the expected format.
  Update Vendor Master Data: If the bank key is missing or incorrect, update the vendor master data with the correct bank key and other relevant bank details.
  Check Bank Key Status: Ensure that the bank key is active and has not been marked for deletion. You can do this by checking the bank key in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code FI01 for creating a bank master record).
  Review Payment Configuration: Check the payment method configuration in the system to ensure that it is set up correctly to use the bank key.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support for further investigation, especially if there are configuration issues or data migration problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FK03 (Display Vendor), FI01 (Create Bank Master Record), and FI02 (Change Bank Master Record).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing vendor master data and bank keys.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit vendor master data and bank details.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL097.