How To Fix 1F004 - Account &1 in bank area &2 is not a root account for hierarchy type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Account &1 in bank area &2 is not a root account for hierarchy type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F004 - Account &1 in bank area &2 is not a root account for hierarchy type &3 ?

  The SAP error message 1F004 indicates that the specified account in a particular bank area is not recognized as a root account for the specified hierarchy type. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and bank account management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Configuration: The account specified in the error message is not set up as a root account in the hierarchy for the given bank area and hierarchy type.
  Hierarchy Type Mismatch: The hierarchy type specified may not correspond to the account type or structure that is expected.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the account or hierarchy may not be properly maintained or may be missing.
  Bank Area Issues: The bank area configuration may not be correctly set up to recognize the account as a root account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data and verify that the account is correctly configured as a root account for the specified hierarchy type.
  Ensure that the account is assigned to the correct bank area.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Check the hierarchy settings in the SAP system to ensure that the account is included in the correct hierarchy type.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the Financial Accounting module).
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  If the account is missing or incorrectly set up, you may need to create or modify the account master data.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up root accounts and hierarchy types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FS00 (to maintain G/L account master data) or OBY6 (to configure bank area settings) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  Hierarchy Types: Familiarize yourself with the different hierarchy types used in your organization and how they relate to bank accounts.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify account settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.