How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RE142 - Combination of External Sender Bank Country and Bank Key not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RE -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Combination of External Sender Bank Country and Bank Key not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE142 - Combination of External Sender Bank Country and Bank Key not valid ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE142 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the external sender bank country and the bank key in the context of payment processing or bank communication. This error typically arises in the context of electronic payments, such as when using the Payment Medium Workbench or when processing bank transfers.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Bank Key: The bank key provided does not correspond to a valid bank in the specified country.
  Country Configuration: The country settings for the bank may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The bank master data may be incomplete or missing for the specified bank key and country combination.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method used may not be compatible with the specified bank key or country.
  Bank Key Format: The format of the bank key may not match the expected format for the specified country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) to verify that the bank key and country combination exists in the system.
  Ensure that the bank key is correctly entered and that the bank is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Country Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the country in the SAP system. This can be done in the transaction code OBY6 (Define Countries) to ensure that the country is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the payment method configuration in the transaction code FBZP (Payment Program Configuration) to ensure that the payment method is correctly assigned to the bank key and country.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the bank master data are filled out, including the bank address, country, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Format Validation:
  
  Ensure that the bank key is in the correct format as required by the specific country. Different countries may have different formats for bank keys.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, try to process the payment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01 / FI02: For managing bank master data.
  FBZP: For payment program configuration.
  OBY6: For country settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on bank master data and payment processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.