How To Fix PZ301 - Bank details are either incomplete or erroneous

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PZ - Messages: Payment program for payment requests

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Bank details are either incomplete or erroneous

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ301 - Bank details are either incomplete or erroneous ?

  The SAP error message PZ301, which states "Bank details are either incomplete or erroneous," typically occurs when there are issues with the bank details entered for a vendor, customer, or employee in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during payment processing, vendor master data maintenance, or payroll processing.
  Causes of Error PZ301
  
  
  Incomplete Bank Details: Required fields for bank details may not be filled out. This can include missing information such as:
  
  Bank account number
  Bank key (or bank identifier)
  Bank name
  IBAN (International Bank Account Number) or SWIFT code (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Incorrect Bank Details: The information entered may be incorrect or not conforming to the expected format. For example:
  
  Invalid characters in the bank account number or bank key.
  Incorrect length of the bank account number or IBAN.
  
  
  
  Inactive or Blocked Bank Accounts: The bank account may be inactive or blocked in the system, preventing transactions from being processed.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payment methods or bank details in the system.
  
  
  Missing Country-Specific Information: Some countries require specific bank details or formats that may not be provided.
  
  
  Solutions to Error PZ301
  
  
  Check Bank Details:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (vendor, customer, or employee) and verify that all required bank details are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the bank account number, bank key, and any other required fields are complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Validate Format:
  
  Ensure that the bank account number and other details conform to the expected format (length, characters, etc.).
  If using IBAN, ensure it is valid and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Review Account Status:
  
  Check if the bank account is active and not blocked. This can usually be done in the bank master data settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for payment methods and bank details in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Requirements:
  
  If applicable, ensure that all country-specific requirements for bank details are met.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines related to bank details for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FK03 (Display Vendor), FD03 (Display Customer), or PA20 (Display Employee) to check bank details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to bank details and error PZ301.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit bank details in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PZ301 error in SAP.