How To Fix 1B_ARCHIVING051 - Business check: Unreleased version of prenote exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1B_ARCHIVING - BKK: Archiving

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Business check: Unreleased version of prenote exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1B_ARCHIVING051 - Business check: Unreleased version of prenote exists ?

  The SAP error message 1B_ARCHIVING051 indicates that there is an unreleased version of a prenote that exists in the system. This error typically arises during the archiving process when the system detects that there are pending or unreleased prenotes that need to be addressed before proceeding with the archiving.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are prenotes (pre-notifications) that have not been released or processed. Prenotes are often used in financial transactions, particularly in the context of payment processing, to notify the bank of upcoming transactions. If these prenotes are still in an unreleased state, the system will not allow archiving to proceed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Unreleased Prenotes:
  
  Use transaction codes such as FBZP (for payment program configuration) or F110 (for automatic payment transactions) to check for any unreleased prenotes.
  You can also use transaction SE16 or SE11 to look directly into the relevant database tables (e.g., table REGUH for payment documents) to identify any unreleased prenotes.
  
  
  
  Release or Process Prenotes:
  
  If you find any unreleased prenotes, you will need to either release them or process them as necessary. This may involve completing the payment run or manually releasing the prenote.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for prenotes is set up correctly in your SAP system. This includes checking the payment methods and ensuring that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Retry Archiving:
  
  Once all unreleased prenotes have been addressed, you can retry the archiving process. The error should no longer occur if all prenotes are properly released.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  SE16/SE11: Data Browser/Table Display
  
  
  
  Tables to Check:
  
  REGUH: Header data for payment documents
  REGUP: Item data for payment documents
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on payment processing and prenote handling.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully proceed with the archiving process.