How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER305 - Old and new bank details do not relate to the same business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Old and new bank details do not relate to the same business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER305 - Old and new bank details do not relate to the same business partner ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER305: Old and new bank details do not relate to the same business partner:
  
  Error Message
  WEBFI_MASTER305: Old and new bank details do not relate to the same business partner
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you attempt to update or change bank details in SAP (typically in the context of SAP FSCM - Financial Supply Chain Management, or SAP FI - Financial Accounting) and the system detects that the old bank details you are trying to replace or modify do not belong to the same business partner as the new bank details you are entering.
  In other words, the bank account you are trying to update or replace is linked to a different business partner than the one you are currently working with. SAP enforces this check to maintain data consistency and integrity, ensuring that bank details are correctly assigned to the appropriate business partner.
  
  When does this typically happen?
  
  When changing or updating bank details in the Business Partner (BP) master data.
  During bank account changes in supplier/vendor or customer master data.
  When using FSCM bank account management or payment-related transactions.
  When migrating or uploading bank details via interfaces or batch jobs, and the mapping between bank details and business partners is incorrect.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Check the business partner number associated with the old bank details.
  Check the business partner number associated with the new bank details.
  Ensure both bank details belong to the same business partner.
  
  
  
  Correct the Bank Details:
  
  If the old bank details belong to a different business partner, do not attempt to update them under the current business partner.
  Instead, update the bank details under the correct business partner master record.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or FI12 (Bank Master Data) to review bank details.
  Confirm that the bank account numbers and their assignments are consistent.
  
  
  
  If Using Interfaces or Uploads:
  
  Review the data file or interface mapping to ensure bank details are correctly linked to the right business partner.
  Correct any mismatches in the source data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address known issues or provide patches related to bank detail management.
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WEBFI_MASTER305.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Business Partner Role: Bank details are often linked to specific roles of a business partner (e.g., customer, vendor). Ensure the roles are correctly maintained.
  Bank Account Validation: SAP performs validation checks to prevent incorrect bank account assignments that could lead to payment errors.
  Impact: Incorrect bank details can cause payment failures, reconciliation issues, and compliance problems.
  Related Transactions:
  
  BP - Business Partner maintenance
  FI12 - Bank Master Data
  F110 - Automatic Payment Transactions (where bank details are critical)
  FSCM Bank Account Management transactions
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Old and new bank details belong to different business partners.
  
  
  Effect
  System blocks update to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct business partner assignments for bank details before updating.
  
  
  Tools
  Use BP, FI12 to check bank details; review interface data if applicable.
  
  
  Prevention
  Maintain consistent and accurate bank details linked to the correct business partners.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, scenario), I can help with more specific guidance.