How To Fix 1F096 - Account &1 in bank area &2 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Account &1 in bank area &2 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F096 - Account &1 in bank area &2 is not active ?

  The SAP error message 1F096 indicates that a specific account in a designated bank area is not active. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank accounts in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The specified bank account (Account &1) is not activated in the bank area (Bank Area &2).
  The account may have been deactivated or not set up correctly in the system.
  There may be configuration issues in the bank area settings or the account settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (for Bank Master Data) or FI01 (for creating a bank account).
  Verify if the account in question is active. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Account:
  
  If the account is inactive, you can activate it by editing the account details and changing the status to active.
  
  
  
  Review Bank Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the bank area using transaction code OBY6 (for bank area settings).
  Ensure that the bank area is correctly configured and that the account is assigned to the correct bank area.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields for the bank account are filled out correctly. Missing or incorrect data can lead to activation issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI12, FI01, and OBY6 for managing bank accounts and configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to bank account settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1F096 and ensure that the account is active in the specified bank area.