How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP098 - Specified BIC for clearing partner account is not valid

/PF1/MSG_RP098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Specified BIC for clearing partner account is not valid

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/PF1/MSG_RP098 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP098 indicates that the specified Business Identifier Code (BIC) for a clearing partner account is not valid. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank accounts and payment processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid BIC: The BIC entered for the clearing partner account does not exist in the system or is incorrectly formatted.
  Missing Configuration: The BIC may not be configured in the relevant master data (e.g., bank master data).
  Inactive Bank: The bank associated with the BIC may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the BIC code entered by the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify BIC: Check the BIC code entered for accuracy. Ensure that it follows the correct format (typically 8 or 11 characters).
  Check Bank Master Data: Go to the bank master data in SAP and verify that the BIC is correctly configured. You can