How To Fix 1E654 - Bank area &1; acct &2 is disbursement ref. acct for acct &3, bank area &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Bank area &1; acct &2 is disbursement ref. acct for acct &3, bank area &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E654 - Bank area &1; acct &2 is disbursement ref. acct for acct &3, bank area &4 ?

  The SAP error message 1E654 indicates an issue related to bank accounts and disbursement reference accounts in the context of financial transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message and potential solutions:
  Cause of the Error
  The error message typically arises when there is a configuration issue with the bank accounts in the SAP system. Specifically, it indicates that the specified bank area and account are set as a disbursement reference account for another account, which may lead to conflicts or inconsistencies in financial postings.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The bank account settings in the system may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts in disbursement references.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account being referenced may not be properly assigned or may have been changed, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect bank area or account numbers.
  
  Solutions
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for bank accounts in SAP (Transaction Code: OBY6 for bank area configuration).
  Verify that the bank area and account numbers are correctly set up and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignments:
  
  Check the account assignments for the involved accounts. Ensure that the disbursement reference account is correctly assigned to the appropriate bank account.
  Use Transaction Code FS00 to review the account master data for the accounts involved.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during a transaction, review the transaction data for any incorrect entries. Ensure that the bank area and account numbers are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on bank account configuration and disbursement references.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and account assignments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for bank area configuration), FS00 (for account master data), and FB50 (for general ledger postings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify bank account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the error message 1E654 in your SAP system.