How To Fix 1E847 - Account &1: There are active held amounts (type 2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Account &1: There are active held amounts (type 2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E847 - Account &1: There are active held amounts (type 2) ?

  The SAP error message 1E847 indicates that there are active held amounts of type 2 for a specific account. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts that have been set up to hold certain amounts for various reasons (e.g., reserves, commitments).
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to perform an action (like posting a transaction) on an account that has active held amounts. The held amounts are usually related to:
  
  Open Purchase Orders: There may be amounts held for open purchase orders that have not yet been fully processed or cleared.
  Commitments: There could be budgetary commitments that are still active against the account.
  Pending Transactions: There may be transactions that are pending approval or processing, which are holding amounts in the account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Held Amounts: Review the account in question to identify the held amounts. You can do this by using transaction codes like FBL3N (Display G/L Account Line Items) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Items) to see if there are any open items or held amounts.
  
  
  Clear or Release Held Amounts: If the held amounts are no longer needed, you may need to clear them. This could involve:
  
  Completing or canceling open purchase orders.
  Adjusting or releasing budgetary commitments.
  Processing any pending transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the held amounts or how to proceed, consult with your finance or accounting team. They can provide insights into why the amounts are held and the appropriate steps to take.
  
  
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the account or the holding amounts may need to be reviewed. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or the Controlling (CO) module.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Items
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order (to check for open POs)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to held amounts and account management for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.