How To Fix 1E248 - Account &1 (bank area &2) is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Account &1 (bank area &2) is not active

What causes this issue?

Account &v2& (bank area: &v1&) has the status 'inactive'. For this
reason it cannot 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?

Change the account status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E248 - Account &1 (bank area &2) is not active ?

  The SAP error message 1E248 indicates that a specific account in a particular bank area is not active. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank accounts in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The specified account (denoted as &1) is not activated in the bank area (denoted as &2).
  The account may have been deactivated or not set up correctly in the system.
  There may be configuration issues in the bank account settings or the account itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (for Bank Master Data) or FI01 (for creating a bank account).
  Enter the bank area and the account number to check if the account is active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Account:
  
  If the account is inactive, you can activate it by editing the account details in the Bank Master Data screen.
  Ensure that the account is set to "active" status.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the bank area in the SAP system. This can be done through the transaction code OBB2 (for bank area configuration).
  Ensure that the bank area is properly configured and that the account is linked correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding bank account management in SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: Display/Change Bank Master Data
  FI01: Create Bank Master Data
  OBB2: Configure Bank Area
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to bank account management that might address this error.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify bank account settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.