How To Fix 1E856 - Bank &1 &2 in Table BNKA has a deletion flag

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Bank &1 &2 in Table BNKA has a deletion flag

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E856 - Bank &1 &2 in Table BNKA has a deletion flag ?

  The SAP error message 1E856 indicates that there is a deletion flag set for a bank record in the table BNKA. This typically means that the bank account you are trying to access or use has been marked for deletion, which prevents any further processing or transactions involving that bank account.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The bank account record in the BNKA table has been marked with a deletion flag. This can happen if the bank account is no longer in use or has been deactivated by a user.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity by preventing the use of bank accounts that are flagged for deletion to avoid errors in financial transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Bank Account: 
  
  Use transaction code SE16N or SE11 to view the contents of the BNKA table.
  Search for the specific bank account using the bank key and country code.
  Check the deletion flag field (usually marked as "LOEVM" or similar).
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can remove the deletion flag from the bank account record.
  This can typically be done through transaction FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) depending on your system configuration.
  Ensure that the bank account is still valid and should be active before removing the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: 
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the deletion flag, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant department responsible for managing bank accounts in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes: 
  
  Ensure that the deletion of bank accounts is in line with your organization's business processes and that proper documentation is maintained for any changes made.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FI01: Create Bank
  FI02: Change Bank
  SE16N: Data Browser
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  Table BNKA: This table contains bank master data, including bank keys, bank account numbers, and associated details.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify bank account records in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and restore functionality related to the bank account in question.