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How To Fix 1FA738 - Bank area &1, Acct &2: Current term agreement is not fixed


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 1FA - Betragskündigungen und Freibeträge

  • Message number: 738

  • Message text: Bank area &1, Acct &2: Current term agreement is not fixed

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1FA738 - Bank area &1, Acct &2: Current term agreement is not fixed ?

    The SAP error message 1FA738 indicates that there is an issue with a bank area and account combination where the current term agreement is not fixed. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank accounts and agreements in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module.

    Cause:

    The error message can occur due to several reasons:

    1. Incorrect Configuration: The bank area or account may not be properly configured in the system.
    2. Missing or Incorrect Agreement: The term agreement associated with the bank account may not be set to a fixed status, or it may be missing altogether.
    3. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the bank account or the agreements in the system.
    4. Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require a fixed term agreement, which is not present.

    Solution:

    To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:

    1. Check Bank Area and Account Configuration:

      • Navigate to the configuration settings for the bank area and account in SAP.
      • Ensure that the bank area and account are correctly set up and that all necessary fields are filled out.
    2. Review Term Agreements:

      • Check the term agreements associated with the bank account.
      • Ensure that the current term agreement is set to "fixed" if required by the transaction you are trying to process.
    3. Data Consistency Check:

      • Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the bank account or agreement data.
      • Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant tables and check for inconsistencies.
    4. Consult Documentation:

      • Review SAP documentation or help files related to bank account management and term agreements for additional guidance.
    5. Contact SAP Support:

      • If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:

      • FBZP: Configuration for payment program.
      • FI12: Change bank master data.
      • OB52: Open and close posting periods.
    • SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address the issue.

    • User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify bank account and agreement data.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1FA738 in your SAP system.

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