How To Fix PM011 - Compare bank group partner banks &1 with bank group &2 of house bank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Compare bank group partner banks &1 with bank group &2 of house bank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM011 - Compare bank group partner banks &1 with bank group &2 of house bank ?

  The SAP error message PM011 indicates a mismatch between the bank group partner banks and the bank group of the house bank in the context of payment processing. This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the configuration of bank groups or partner banks in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The bank group assigned to the house bank does not match the bank group of the partner banks. This can happen if the bank groups are not properly defined or if there are discrepancies in the configuration.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for either the house bank or the partner banks may be incorrectly set up, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the bank group assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for bank groups in SAP (Transaction code: OBBP).
  Verify that the bank group assigned to the house bank matches the bank group of the partner banks.
  
  
  
  Review House Bank and Partner Bank Settings:
  
  Use transaction code FI12 to check the settings of the house bank.
  Use transaction code FI13 to check the settings of the partner banks.
  Ensure that the bank groups are correctly assigned in both cases.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  If you find discrepancies in the master data, correct them accordingly.
  Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly and consistently.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the bank master data to identify any other potential issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on bank group configurations and settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: Display House Bank
  FI13: Display Partner Bank
  OBBP: Configure Bank Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit bank master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PM011 error and ensure that the bank group configurations are consistent across the relevant entities in your SAP system.