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

/PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL097 - Overview

• 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