How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION018 - Bank master record not available; bank account data will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Bank master record not available; bank account data will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION018 - Bank master record not available; bank account data will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION018 indicates that the system is unable to find the bank master record for a specified bank account. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when dealing with bank data in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Master Record: The most common cause is that the bank master record for the specified bank account does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Bank Key or Account Number: The bank key or account number provided may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Data Replication Issues: If the bank data is supposed to be replicated from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the replication process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the bank master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) in the SAP GUI.
  Verify if the bank master record exists for the specified bank key and account number.
  If it does not exist, create the bank master record using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Key and Account Number:
  
  Ensure that the bank key and account number are correctly entered in the relevant transaction or document.
  Check for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Replication Check:
  
  If the bank data is supposed to be replicated from another system, check the replication settings and logs to ensure that the data is being transferred correctly.
  Use transaction SLG1 to check for any error logs related to the replication process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and view bank master data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to bank master data and replication for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01: Create Bank Master Record
  FI02: Change Bank Master Record
  FI03: Display Bank Master Record
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to bank master data issues.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.