How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER292 - Customer &1 already has bank details with bank type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBFI_MASTER - Web Financials: Business Partner Master Data

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Customer &1 already has bank details with bank type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER292 - Customer &1 already has bank details with bank type &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WEBFI_MASTER292 Customer &1 already has bank details with bank type &2
  typically occurs when you try to add bank details for a customer in SAP, but the system finds that bank details for the same bank type already exist for that customer.
  
  Cause
  
  In SAP FI (Financial Accounting), each customer/vendor master record can have multiple bank details.
  However, for a given bank type (e.g., house bank, bank for payment transactions), only one set of bank details is allowed.
  This error occurs when you attempt to create or add bank details for a customer with a bank type that is already assigned to that customer.
  The system prevents duplicate bank details for the same bank type to avoid ambiguity in payment processing.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Existing Bank Details:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction FD03 or XD03).
  Navigate to the bank details tab.
  Verify if bank details for the bank type mentioned in the error message already exist.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Bank Details:
  
  If the existing bank details are incorrect or outdated, you can modify or delete them before adding new ones.
  Use transaction FD02 or XD02 to change customer master data.
  Delete or update the bank details for the bank type in question.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Bank Type:
  
  If you need to add additional bank details, use a different bank type that is not already assigned to the customer.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Bank Types:
  
  Sometimes, the bank types are configured in customizing (transaction OBVU or SPRO under Financial Accounting settings).
  Ensure that the bank type you want to use is correctly defined and allowed for customers.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Bank Types in SAP:
  
  Bank types categorize bank accounts for different purposes, e.g., house bank, payment bank, etc.
  Common bank types include:
  
  0001 = House bank
  0002 = Payment bank
  0003 = Correspondent bank
  
  
  The exact bank types and their usage depend on your SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  FD03 - Display Customer Master (Accounting)
  FD02 - Change Customer Master (Accounting)
  XD03 - Display Customer Master (Sales & Distribution)
  XD02 - Change Customer Master (Sales & Distribution)
  
  
  
  Customizing Path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Bank Accounting ? Bank Accounts ? Define Bank Types
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to add bank details for a customer with a bank type that already exists.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and modify/delete existing bank details or use a different bank type.
  
  
  Related
  Bank types configuration, customer master transactions (FD02, XD02), payment processing.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the customer number and bank type from the error message, and I can guide you through the exact steps.