How To Fix 1E457 - Closure to int. account but external reference account (see long text)

1E457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Closure to int. account but external reference account (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The account is to be closed to an internal reference account but an
external reference account is defined.

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?

either first delete the external reference account or choose the
function 'Dircet closure to an external account'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

1E457 - Details

• The SAP error message 1E457 typically indicates an issue related to the closure of an internal account while there is still an external reference account that is linked to it. This can occur in various financial transactions, particularly in the context of account reconciliation or when trying to close a financial period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or postings that are still linked to the internal account, preventing it from being closed.
  Reference Accounts: The internal account may have external reference accounts that are still active or have pending transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the intended closure process.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to prevent the closure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Items: Review the internal account for any open items or transactions that need to be cleared before closure. This can be done using