How To Fix 1E345 - Holder has exceeded maximum number of allowed accounts for product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 345

• Message text: Holder has exceeded maximum number of allowed accounts for product

What causes this issue?

This account holder has already got &v1& active accounts from the same
product type. The definition of the feature in the product (maximum
allowed: &v2&) specifies that no additional accounts from this product
type may be assigned to or opened for this account holder.

How to fix this error?

Before this account can be opened for this account holder, you need to
delete at least one of the other accounts in the same product type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E345 - Holder has exceeded maximum number of allowed accounts for product ?

  The SAP error message 1E345 indicates that a holder (typically a customer or vendor) has exceeded the maximum number of allowed accounts for a specific product. This error is often encountered in the context of financial transactions, particularly in modules related to banking or financial services.
  Cause:
  
  Account Limitations: The holder has reached the maximum number of accounts that can be associated with a particular product. This limit is often set by business rules or regulatory requirements.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict the number of accounts for a specific product type, and the holder has already reached that limit.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be an error in data entry or account creation that has led to the holder being incorrectly associated with more accounts than allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Account Limits: Check the configuration settings for the product in question to understand the maximum number of accounts allowed. This can usually be found in the product master data or configuration settings.
  Consolidate Accounts: If possible, consolidate accounts under the holder to reduce the total number of accounts. This may involve closing or merging accounts that are no longer needed.
  Adjust Configuration: If the business rules allow, consider adjusting the maximum number of accounts permitted for the product. This would typically require authorization and should be done in accordance with company policy.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you believe there is an error in the system, contact your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to view or modify account settings, such as FS00 for G/L account master data or OB52 for financial year settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on managing account limits and configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify account settings in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the holder's accounts are managed within the allowed limits.