How To Fix RETMFI041 - &1: no valid house bank definition found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMFI - Messages for Posting Terms

• Message number: 041

• Message text: &1: no valid house bank definition found

What causes this issue?

The house bank definitions have to agree with the corresponding settings
in the condominium management contract. However, no house banks were
defined there.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMFI041 - &1: no valid house bank definition found ?

  The SAP error message RETMFI041 indicates that there is no valid house bank definition found for the specified parameters. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or bank-related activities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing House Bank Definition: The most common cause is that the house bank has not been defined in the system for the company code or the specific bank account being used.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the house bank may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system being unable to find a valid definition.
  Inactive House Bank: The house bank may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect bank account numbers or company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check House Bank Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (House Bank) in SAP.
  Verify that the house bank is defined for the relevant company code.
  Ensure that all necessary details (bank key, account number, etc.) are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Activate House Bank:
  
  If the house bank is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the same FI12 transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during payment processing, check the payment program settings to ensure that the correct house bank is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the transaction or document that triggered the error for any data entry mistakes, such as incorrect company codes or bank account numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult with Financial Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or need to make changes, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: House Bank Configuration
  OBPM1: Define House Banks
  OBPM2: Assign House Banks to Company Codes
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring house banks and payment processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RETMFI041 error and ensure that your house bank definitions are correctly set up in SAP.