How To Fix RP625 - Enter bank and post giro account; recipient is bank itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 625

• Message text: Enter bank and post giro account; recipient is bank itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP625 - Enter bank and post giro account; recipient is bank itself ?

  The SAP error message RP625 ("Enter bank and post giro account; recipient is bank itself") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when handling payments in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a bank account to be specified for a payment, but it has detected that the recipient of the payment is the bank itself, which is not a valid configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The recipient of the payment is set as a bank, but the system requires a specific bank account to be entered for processing.
  Missing Data: The employee or vendor master data may not have the necessary bank account information filled out.
  Payment Method Issues: The payment method used may not be compatible with the recipient type (e.g., if the payment method is set to a direct bank transfer but the recipient is not configured correctly).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the employee or vendor. Ensure that the bank account details are correctly entered in the relevant fields.
  For employees, check the infotype 0009 (Bank Details) to ensure that the bank account is correctly configured.
  For vendors, check the vendor master data to ensure that the bank account information is complete.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method:
  
  Ensure that the payment method being used is appropriate for the type of recipient. If the recipient is a bank, you may need to adjust the payment method or the recipient's configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the recipient is indeed a bank, ensure that the configuration allows for payments to be made to banks. This may involve checking the payment program settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to payroll or payment processing that may be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll or payment process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) for employee data or XK02 (Change Vendor) for vendor data to check and update bank account information.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit bank account information in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.