How To Fix PFM_12FI_AP031 - Balance check deactivated (bank has no associated account)

PFM_12FI_AP031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Balance check deactivated (bank has no associated account)

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PFM_12FI_AP031 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP031 indicates that a balance check has been deactivated because the bank in question does not have an associated account. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where the system expects to validate balances against a specific bank account, but it cannot do so because the necessary configuration is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Account Configuration: The bank in question has not been properly configured in the system with an associated account.
  Incorrect Bank Master Data: The bank master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing the associated account.
  Deactivated Balance Check: The balance check feature may be intentionally deactivated for certain banks or accounts, which can lead to this error if the system expects it to be active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the bank master data in SAP (Transaction code: FI01 for creating or FI02 for changing).
  Ensure that the bank has an associated