How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RE215 - Sender Bank Key (External) is missing

/PF1/MSG_RE215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RE -

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Sender Bank Key (External) is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE215 - Sender Bank Key (External) is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE215 Sender Bank Key (External) is missing typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or bank-related functions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the external bank key for the sender, which is necessary for processing payments or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sender bank key may not be configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the bank master data or incorrect settings in the payment configuration.
  Data Entry Error: The external bank key might not have been entered correctly in the relevant transaction or master data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the sender's bank details and the expected format or values in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The bank account or bank key for the sender may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the bank master data