F0270 - Receiving bank's data is missing although no check payment is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Receiving bank's data is missing although no check payment is required

INCLUDE 'F0271' OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0270 - Receiving bank's data is missing although no check payment is required ?

  The SAP error message F0270, which states "Receiving bank's data is missing although no check payment is required," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing payments or managing vendor invoices. This error indicates that the system expects bank details for the receiving party (vendor or customer) but cannot find them, even though the transaction does not involve a check payment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Details: The vendor or customer master record does not have the necessary bank details (e.g., bank account number, bank key).
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method selected may require bank details even if a check payment is not intended.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payment program that require bank details for certain payment methods.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry process, leading to incomplete or incorrect information in the master records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master record (transaction codes like XK03 for vendors or FD03 for customers).
  Verify that the bank details are correctly entered in the relevant sections (e.g., bank accounts).
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method:
  
  Ensure that the payment method used for the transaction is appropriate and does not require bank details if a check payment is not intended.
  You can check the payment method configuration in the payment program settings.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If bank details are missing, update the vendor or customer master record with the necessary bank information.
  Ensure that the bank details are complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to payment processing. This can be done through transaction codes like OBPM1 (for payment methods) and OBVCU (for payment program configuration).
  Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements and do not enforce unnecessary bank data requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices) for processing payments and invoices.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor/customer master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F0270 error and ensure that the necessary bank data is available for the transaction being processed.