How To Fix 1E290 - There is no reference account for account closure

1E290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 290

• Message text: There is no reference account for account closure

What causes this issue?

A closure date was specified for the account but no reference account
was defined for the closure.

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?

Enter an internal or external reference account for account closure and
then start the closure again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E290 - There is no reference account for account closure ?

  The SAP error message 1E290 ("There is no reference account for account closure") typically occurs during the process of closing accounts in the SAP system, particularly in the context of financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO). This error indicates that the system cannot find a reference account that is necessary for the closure of the specified account.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference Account: The primary cause of this error is that the account you are trying to close does not have a designated reference account set up in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the account in the chart of accounts or the account type settings.
  Incorrect Account Type: The account type may not be compatible with the closure process, or it may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the account, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  
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