How To Fix 1F158 - Account &2 in bank area &1 is being inserted in another hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Account &2 in bank area &1 is being inserted in another hierarchy

What causes this issue?

Account &v2& in bank area &v1& is presently being inserted in another
hierarchy.
Insertion in the current hierarchy is prevented to exclude possible
overlapping.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Try to create the account for this hierarchy again in a few minutes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F158 - Account &2 in bank area &1 is being inserted in another hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message 1F158 indicates that an account (denoted as &2) in a specific bank area (denoted as &1) is being inserted into another hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or bank account management within SAP, particularly when dealing with the configuration of bank accounts and their hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Hierarchy Conflict: The account you are trying to insert is already assigned to a different hierarchy or bank area, which is not allowed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of bank accounts or hierarchies in the system.
  Data Integrity: The system is enforcing data integrity rules that prevent the same account from being associated with multiple hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Verify if the account (&2) is already assigned to another hierarchy in the specified bank area (&1). You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for bank accounts and hierarchies. Ensure that the account is not already linked to a different hierarchy that conflicts with your current operation.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Conflicting Assignments:
  
  If the account is indeed assigned to another hierarchy, you may need to either remove it from that hierarchy or modify your current operation to use a different account that is not already assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to bank account management and hierarchies for additional guidance on how to properly configure accounts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed insights based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI12 (for managing bank accounts) or OBB2 (for managing account hierarchies).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional solutions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to bank account configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.