How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP053 - Specify either the bank country and bank key, BIC code, or IBAN

/PF1/MSG_RP053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Specify either the bank country and bank key, BIC code, or IBAN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP053 - Specify either the bank country and bank key, BIC code, or IBAN ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP053 indicates that when processing a payment or bank-related transaction, the system requires specific banking information to be provided. The error message states that you need to specify either the bank country and bank key, BIC code, or IBAN. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Information: The error typically occurs when the required banking details are not provided in the payment transaction or vendor/customer master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the bank details for the specified country or bank.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or omission in the bank details entered in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor or customer master data includes the necessary bank details. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for