How To Fix 1E270 - Account &1 cannot be closed immediately due to inc. int. tax - batch

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Account &1 cannot be closed immediately due to inc. int. tax - batch

What causes this issue?

Since calculation of interest income tax takes place in batch mode and
account &v1& is relevant for interest income tax, direct account
closure is not possible.

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 the closure run in end of day processing.
To do this, enter a closure date and balance the account by means of an
account balancing run. Then the account will be closed during the next
account closure run.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E270 - Account &1 cannot be closed immediately due to inc. int. tax - batch ?

  The SAP error message 1E270 indicates that an account cannot be closed immediately due to the presence of incoming interest tax (inc. int. tax) related to a batch. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and can be related to various scenarios, such as closing periods or managing tax-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or postings that are still pending for the account in question, particularly related to incoming interest tax.
  Batch Processing: The error may arise during batch processing where certain transactions have not been fully processed or cleared.
  Tax Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of tax codes or tax accounts that are preventing the closure of the account.
  Period Closing: The account may be part of a period that is being closed, but there are still transactions that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Items: Review the account for any open items or transactions that need to be cleared. You can use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check for open items.
  Clear Transactions: If there are open transactions related to incoming interest tax, ensure they are cleared or processed before attempting to close the account.
  Review Batch Jobs: If the error occurs during batch processing, check the batch jobs for any errors or incomplete processing. You can use transaction SM37 to monitor and manage batch jobs.
  Tax Configuration: Verify the tax configuration settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the tax codes and accounts are correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling incoming interest tax and account closures.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry), FB03 (Display Document), and FBL1N/FBL3N for line item displays.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions on the account.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.