How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL098 - Presenting party BIC externally invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Presenting party BIC externally invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL098 - Presenting party BIC externally invalid ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL098 indicates that there is an issue with the BIC (Bank Identifier Code) of the presenting party in a purchase order or related document. This error typically arises when the BIC provided is either incorrect, not formatted properly, or does not exist in the relevant banking database.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BIC: The BIC entered does not conform to the standard format or is not recognized by the system.
  Missing BIC: The BIC field may be empty or not filled in correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured to recognize the BIC for the specific vendor or presenting party.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the BIC.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify BIC: Check the BIC against a reliable source (such as the official SWIFT directory) to ensure it is valid and correctly formatted.
  Correct Entry: If the BIC is incorrect, update it in the relevant master data (vendor master, customer master, etc.) or in the purchase order.
  Configuration Check: Ensure that the system is configured correctly to recognize the BIC for the presenting party. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP configuration related to banking and payment processing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on BIC formats and requirements.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BIC Format: A BIC is typically 8 or 11 characters long, consisting of letters and numbers. The first 4 characters represent the bank code, the next 2 represent the country code, the next 2 represent the location code, and the last 3 (if present) represent the branch code.
  SAP Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing vendor and customer master data, such as XK02 (Change Vendor) or XD02 (Change Customer).
  Testing: After making corrections, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the BIC for the presenting party is valid and recognized by the SAP system.