How To Fix 1E174 - Checks found for account &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Checks found for account &1

What causes this issue?

Outstanding checks have been found for the account. For this reason the
account could not be closed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E174 - Checks found for account &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1E174 ("Checks found for account &1") typically indicates that there are checks (such as payment checks) that are associated with a specific account, which may prevent certain actions from being performed on that account, such as posting or clearing transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there are outstanding checks or payment documents linked to the specified account. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  There are pending payments that have not been cleared.
  The account has checks that are still in process or have not been fully processed.
  There may be a mismatch in the payment processing or reconciliation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Outstanding Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review the account in question.
  Look for any outstanding checks or payment documents that are linked to the account.
  
  
  
  Clear or Process Checks:
  
  If there are checks that need to be cleared, ensure that they are processed correctly. This may involve posting payments or clearing transactions.
  If the checks are no longer valid, you may need to reverse or delete them, depending on your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Proposals:
  
  If the error is related to payment proposals, check the payment run and ensure that all checks are accounted for and processed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your finance or accounting team. They may have specific procedures for handling checks and payments.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the issue may be related to system configuration. Ensure that the settings for payment processing and check management are correctly configured in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  FCH5: Check Management
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on payment processing and check management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.