Unable to update Bank account Number for a supplier

(Doc ID 1682649.1)

Last updated on AUGUST 22, 2016

Applies to:

Oracle Payables - Version 12.1.3 to 12.2.1 [Release 12.1 to 12.2]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

When attempting to update Bank account from "XXXXX" to "YYYYYY" the following error occurs.

ERROR
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External Bank Account already exists


STEPS
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The issue can be reproduced at will with the following steps:
Query Supplier -> Click on Banking Details -> Select the Bank Account -> Click on Update -> Try to update Account Number

Cause

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