How To Fix RP063 - The specified bank is not a postal giro office

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 063

• Message text: The specified bank is not a postal giro office

What causes this issue?

You have selected postal giro/check as the method of payment. The
specified financial institution is not a postal giro office.

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?

Please select a different method of payment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP063 - The specified bank is not a postal giro office ?

  The SAP error message RP063, "The specified bank is not a postal giro office," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or bank master data in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is expecting a postal giro bank, but the specified bank does not meet the criteria for that classification.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Bank Configuration: The bank specified in the transaction may not be set up as a postal giro office in the SAP system.
  Bank Master Data Issues: The bank master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the system not recognizing it as a postal giro office.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction being processed may require a postal giro bank, but a different type of bank is being used.
  Country-Specific Settings: In some countries, postal giro offices have specific requirements or configurations that must be met in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the bank master data in SAP (transaction code FI01 for creating or FI02 for changing).
  Verify that the bank is correctly set up as a postal giro office. Check the bank type and ensure it is classified correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Bank Information:
  
  If the bank is not set up correctly, you may need to update the bank master data to reflect that it is a postal giro office.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the bank key, country, and other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Configuration:
  
  Check the payment configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the transaction type being processed is compatible with the bank being used.
  If necessary, adjust the payment method or bank selection in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version of SAP for any additional requirements or configurations related to postal giro offices.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI01, FI02, FBZP (for payment program configuration), and OBPM1 (for payment methods in country).
  Bank Types: Understand the different types of banks and their classifications in SAP, especially if your organization operates in multiple countries with different banking regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or updates that address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RP063 error and ensure that your bank transactions are processed correctly in SAP.