How To Fix PFM_12FI_AP053 - Bank cannot be filled in for payment by Treasury

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Bank cannot be filled in for payment by Treasury

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP053 - Bank cannot be filled in for payment by Treasury ?

  The SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP053 indicates that there is an issue with the bank information for a payment that is being processed through the Treasury module. This error typically arises when the system cannot determine the appropriate bank account to use for a payment transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary bank details filled in.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method used may not be compatible with the bank account settings.
  Bank Account Not Assigned: The bank account may not be assigned to the relevant company code or payment method.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Treasury module or the Financial Accounting (FI) module that prevent the system from identifying the correct bank account.
  Payment Program Settings: The payment program settings may not be correctly configured to allow for bank details to be pulled in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master record and ensure that the bank details are correctly maintained. This can be done using transaction codes like XK03 for vendors or FD03 for customers.
  Ensure that the bank account is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method:
  
  Check the payment method assigned to the vendor or customer. Ensure that it is compatible with the bank account settings.
  You can review this in the vendor/customer master data under the payment transactions tab.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Account Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the bank account is assigned to the correct company code and payment method in the configuration settings.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > Bank Accounting > Master Data > Bank Accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the Treasury module and ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  This includes checking the settings for payment processing and bank account determination.
  
  
  
  Run Payment Program:
  
  If you are using the payment program, ensure that it is set up correctly. You can check the configuration under Financial Accounting > Accounts Payable > Automatic Payment Transactions > Set Up Payment Program.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBZP (Payment Program Configuration), FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the payment has the necessary authorizations to access and modify bank details.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PFM_12FI_AP053 error message in SAP.