How To Fix RETMFI016 - &1: bank details key can only be entered with a partner

RETMFI016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMFI - Messages for Posting Terms

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1: bank details key can only be entered with a partner

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RETMFI016 - Details

• The SAP error message RETMFI016 indicates that a bank details key can only be entered when there is a partner involved in the transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where bank details are required, such as vendor or customer master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to enter or modify bank details in a transaction without having a corresponding partner (like a vendor or customer) defined. In SAP, bank details are linked to specific business partners, and the system requires that a partner is specified before bank details can be entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Assignment:
  
  Ensure that you have assigned a partner (vendor or customer) to the transaction where you are trying to enter bank details. This can usually be done in the relevant master data or transaction screen.
  
  
  
  Enter Bank Details with Partner:
  
  Navigate to the appropriate screen where you can