How To Fix /PRA/PAY_PROC016 - Bank Information not found for EFT Owner

/PRA/PAY_PROC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PAY_PROC -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Bank Information not found for EFT Owner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC016 - Bank Information not found for EFT Owner ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC016 Bank Information not found for EFT Owner typically occurs in the context of electronic funds transfer (EFT) processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary bank information for the specified EFT owner, which is essential for processing payments.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Bank Information: The most common cause is that the bank details for the employee or vendor (EFT owner) are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to payment processing or bank data.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the vendor or employee records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the bank information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Bank Information:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (e.g., vendor or employee) and ensure that the bank details are correctly entered.
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