How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD082 - Incorrect substitution data; bank key, IBAN, and BIC cannot be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Incorrect substitution data; bank key, IBAN, and BIC cannot be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD082 - Incorrect substitution data; bank key, IBAN, and BIC cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD082 Incorrect substitution data; bank key, IBAN, and BIC cannot be initial typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or processes that involve payment processing, such as vendor payments or customer payments. This error indicates that the system requires certain banking information to be filled in, but the necessary fields (bank key, IBAN, and BIC) are either empty or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the required banking information (bank key, IBAN, and BIC) is not entered in the relevant master data records (e.g., vendor or customer master data).
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that requires these fields to be filled, but they are not set up correctly in the relevant transaction or master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered, such as incorrect formats or invalid entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., vendor or customer) and ensure that the bank key, IBAN, and BIC fields are filled in correctly.
  You can access vendor master data using transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or FK03 (Display Vendor - Company Code).
  For customer master data, use transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or FD03 (Display Customer - Company Code).
  
  
  
  Update Missing Information:
  
  If any of the fields are empty, update them with the correct information. Ensure that the IBAN and BIC are in the correct format as per the requirements of the bank.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Methods:
  
  Ensure that the payment methods configured for the vendor or customer are compatible with the banking information provided. Some payment methods may require specific banking details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the payment configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the settings align with the requirements for bank details.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary updates, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on how to manage vendor and customer master data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data and payment processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit master data in SAP.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists after checking the data, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary banking information is correctly entered in the system.