How To Fix 1E247 - Sngl acct close for acct &2 (&1) not poss. due to int. inc. tax in batch

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Sngl acct close for acct &2 (&1) not poss. due to int. inc. tax in batch

What causes this issue?

Interest income tax must be calculated for account &v2& in bank area
&v1&. A batch run is necessary for the calculation.
If a batch run is necessary, an account can never be closed directly.

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?

Make use of account closure within end of day processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E247 - Sngl acct close for acct &2 (&1) not poss. due to int. inc. tax in batch ?

  The SAP error message 1E247 indicates that a single account close for a specific account (denoted by &2 and &1) is not possible due to the presence of internal income tax in a batch. This typically occurs during the financial closing process when there are transactions that have not been fully processed or cleared, particularly those related to tax.
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Transactions: There may be transactions related to internal income tax that have not been cleared or processed, preventing the account from being closed.
  Batch Processing Issues: The error may arise if there are batch jobs that are still running or have not completed, which are related to the account in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that are preventing the account from being closed due to tax-related entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Items: Review the account for any open items or transactions that need to be cleared. This can be done using transaction codes like FBL3N (for G/L accounts) or FBL1N (for vendor accounts).
  Review Batch Jobs: Ensure that all relevant batch jobs have completed successfully. You can check the status of batch jobs in transaction SM37.
  Clear Tax Entries: If there are specific tax entries that are causing the issue, you may need to process or clear these entries before attempting to close the account.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to tax processing in your SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing the account closure.
  Run Closing Programs: Make sure to run any necessary closing programs or reports that may help in identifying and resolving issues related to the account closure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL3N, FBL1N, FB03 (to display documents), and SM37 (to monitor batch jobs).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on financial closing processes and handling tax-related entries.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.