How To Fix PM036 - Compare Swift code bank &1 from bank group &2 with partner bank &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Compare Swift code bank &1 from bank group &2 with partner bank &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM036 - Compare Swift code bank &1 from bank group &2 with partner bank &3 ?

  The SAP error message PM036 indicates a discrepancy between the Swift code of a bank and the partner bank in the context of payment processing. This error typically arises in the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with bank master data and payment transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PM036 is triggered when there is a mismatch between the Swift code of a bank defined in the bank master data and the Swift code associated with a partner bank. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Bank Master Data: The Swift code for the bank in question may be incorrectly entered or outdated in the bank master data.
  Partner Bank Configuration: The partner bank's Swift code may not match the expected value in the system.
  Bank Group Configuration: The bank group settings may not be correctly configured, leading to inconsistencies in the Swift code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system,