How To Fix R1218 - Bank &2 for country &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Bank &2 for country &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Bank &V2& for country &V1& does not exist.

System Response

The bank data cannot be displayed.

How to fix this error?

Delete the bank details if you no longer need them. Otherwise, create
bank &V2& for country &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1218 - Bank &2 for country &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1218 indicates that a specific bank for a given country does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to process transactions related to banking, such as payments or bank master data maintenance, and the system cannot find the specified bank.
  Cause:
  
  Bank Master Data Missing: The bank specified in the transaction is not defined in the SAP system for the specified country.
  Incorrect Bank Key: The bank key or identifier used in the transaction may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Country-Specific Configuration: The bank may not be set up for the specific country in the configuration settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in transferring bank data correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) to check if the bank exists for the specified country.
  If the bank does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction code.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Key:
  
  Ensure that the bank key used in the transaction is correct. Cross-check it against the bank master data.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the bank is configured for the specific country in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Bank Accounting > Master Data > Banks.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary bank data was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on bank master data setup and maintenance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01: Create Bank
  FI02: Change Bank
  FI03: Display Bank
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Bank Accounting > Master Data > Banks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to bank master data or this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.