How To Fix SAFM_EOPO023 - Bank key &1 does not exist for vendor &2 bank country &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Bank key &1 does not exist for vendor &2 bank country &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EOPO023 - Bank key &1 does not exist for vendor &2 bank country &3 ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO023 indicates that there is an issue with the bank key associated with a vendor in the specified bank country. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid bank key for the vendor in the specified country, which is necessary for processing payments or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Key: The bank key for the vendor is not maintained in the system for the specified bank country.
  Incorrect Vendor Data: The vendor master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Bank Country Mismatch: The bank key may exist, but it is not associated with the correct bank country for the vendor.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in transferring bank key information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify that the bank details are correctly maintained for the vendor in the relevant company code and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Maintain Bank Key:
  
  If the bank key is missing, you can add it by using transaction code XK02 (or MK02) to edit the vendor master data.
  Ensure that the bank key is valid and corresponds to the correct bank country.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Key Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of bank keys in the system (transaction code FI12).
  Ensure that the bank key exists for the specified bank country and is active.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the data was migrated, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary bank key information was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining vendor bank details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  FI12: Maintain Bank Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SAFM_EOPO023 and ensure that the vendor's bank information is correctly maintained in the SAP system.