1N812 - Different Bank Area not possible in the account hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1N - BCA: Payment Item Dialog

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Different Bank Area not possible in the account hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N812 - Different Bank Area not possible in the account hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message 1N812: Different Bank Area not possible in the account hierarchy typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the bank area settings within the account hierarchy in the SAP system. This error is often encountered when trying to create or modify a master record for a bank account or when performing transactions that involve bank accounts.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Bank Area Mismatch: The bank area specified in the transaction does not match the bank area defined in the account hierarchy for the relevant account.
  Account Hierarchy Configuration: The account hierarchy may not be properly configured to allow for the specified bank area.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the bank accounts or the related financial accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for bank areas in SAP (Transaction code: OBBP or SPRO).
  Ensure that the bank area you are trying to use is correctly defined and is part of the account hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Account Hierarchy:
  
  Check the account hierarchy settings to ensure that the bank area is included in the hierarchy for the relevant accounts.
  You can use transaction code OBY6 to review the account hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the bank accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that the bank area is correctly assigned to the bank accounts.
  Use transaction code FI12 to display and verify the bank master data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Data:
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you are selecting the correct bank area that corresponds to the account hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to bank area configurations and account hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBBP (Bank Area Configuration), OBY6 (Account Hierarchy), and FI12 (Bank Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank areas and account hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1N812 in your SAP system.