1J511 - Enter a bank country

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Enter a bank country

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J511 - Enter a bank country ?

  The SAP error message 1J511: "Enter a bank country" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a bank master record or a vendor/customer record that requires bank details, but the country field for the bank is not filled in. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with financial transactions or master data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specified country for the bank details. In SAP, each bank must be associated with a specific country, and if this information is missing, the system cannot process the transaction or record.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Bank Details:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., creating or editing a vendor or customer).
  Ensure that you have entered all required fields, especially the bank country.
  
  
  
  Enter the Bank Country:
  
  Locate the field for the bank country in the relevant screen.
  Enter the appropriate country code (e.g., "US" for the United States, "DE" for Germany, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the bank country, save your changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings for bank master data in your SAP system. Ensure that the country settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct country code or how to enter it, refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes where this error might occur include:
  
  FK01 / FK02: Create/Change Vendor
  FD01 / FD02: Create/Change Customer
  FI01 / FI02: Create/Change Bank Master Record
  
  
  
  Bank Master Data: Ensure that the bank master data is correctly maintained in the system. You can check this using transaction code FI01.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify bank details in the system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1J511 and successfully enter the required bank country information.