How To Fix 1E196 - Account closure for bank area &1 terminated due to bank area block

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Account closure for bank area &1 terminated due to bank area block

What causes this issue?

Bank area &v1& was locked due to a general ledger transfer, or another
account being closed in parallel. Therefore, it is not possible to close
accounts in this bank area.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the general ledger transfer is completed without errors for
the bank area, and that no other accounts are being closed. Then start
the closure run again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E196 - Account closure for bank area &1 terminated due to bank area block ?

  The SAP error message 1E196 indicates that an account closure for a specific bank area has been terminated due to a block on that bank area. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and bank management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Bank Area Blocked: The bank area in question has been marked as blocked in the system, preventing any further transactions, including account closures.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the bank area that restrict certain operations.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the closure may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the operation on a blocked bank area.
  Pending Transactions: There may be pending transactions or open items associated with the bank area that need to be resolved before closure can proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Area Status:
  
  Navigate to the bank area configuration in SAP and check if the bank area is indeed blocked. You can do this through transaction codes like FI12 (for bank master data) or FI01 (for creating bank master data).
  If the bank area is blocked, you will need to unblock it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the bank area allow for account closures. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform account closures. This may involve checking roles and permissions assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Resolve Pending Transactions:
  
  Check for any pending transactions or open items related to the bank area. These need to be cleared or resolved before the account can be closed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines related to bank area management and account closures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI12, FI01, FBL1N (for vendor line items), and FBL3N (for G/L account line items) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for your specific SAP version to understand the implications of bank area management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.