How To Fix R1221 - Bank details do not exist

R1221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Bank details do not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1221 - Bank details do not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1221, which states "Bank details do not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to process a transaction that requires bank details, but the relevant bank information is missing or not properly configured in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during payment processing, vendor master data maintenance, or employee payroll processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The most common cause is that the bank details for the vendor, customer, or employee are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The bank details may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant master data record.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing country-specific bank information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or edit bank details.
  Inactive or Deleted Records: The bank account may have been marked as inactive or deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Bank Details:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data