How To Fix PFM_12FI_AP028 - Vendor &1 has no valid NIB code

PFM_12FI_AP028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_12FI_AP - Message class for FI: payment authorization

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Vendor &1 has no valid NIB code

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PFM_12FI_AP028 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP028 indicates that a vendor (in this case, represented by &1) does not have a valid NIB (National Identification Number) code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with vendor payments or tax reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing NIB Code: The vendor master data does not contain a valid NIB code, which is required for processing payments or tax-related transactions.
  Incorrect NIB Code: The NIB code entered may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Vendor Status: The vendor may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Country-Specific Requirements: Certain countries have specific requirements for vendor identification, and the absence of a valid NIB code can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for display).
  Verify if the NIB code is present and correctly entered.
  If it is missing, you will need to update the vendor master data (transaction