How To Fix 1K801 - Notice Curr. &1 in Bank Area &2 :Account &3 not a participating currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1K - BCA: Account Type

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Notice Curr. &1 in Bank Area &2 :Account &3 not a participating currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1K801 - Notice Curr. &1 in Bank Area &2 :Account &3 not a participating currency ?

  The SAP error message 1K801 indicates that there is an issue with currency settings in the context of bank accounting. Specifically, the message states that the currency for a particular account is not a participating currency in the specified bank area. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Participating Currency: The currency assigned to the account in question is not included in the list of currencies that the specified bank area supports. This can happen if the currency is not configured correctly in the system or if the account is set up with a currency that is not allowed for transactions in that bank area.
  
  
  Bank Area Configuration: The bank area may have specific settings that restrict the currencies that can be used. If the currency of the account does not match the allowed currencies for that bank area, this error will occur.
  
  
  Account Configuration: The account itself may not be set up correctly to handle the currency in question, or it may not be linked to the correct bank area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the bank area in SAP (Transaction code: OBBF or OBY6).
  Verify that the currency of the account is included in the list of participating currencies for that bank area.
  
  
  
  Modify Account Settings:
  
  Review the account settings (Transaction code: FS00) to ensure that the currency is correctly assigned.
  If necessary, change the currency of the account to one that is supported by the bank area.
  
  
  
  Update Bank Area Settings:
  
  If the currency needs to be added to the bank area, you may need to update the bank area configuration to include the currency. This typically requires appropriate authorization and should be done in consultation with your SAP administrator or finance team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring bank areas and currencies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making 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 OBBF (for bank area configuration) and FS00 (for account master data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to bank area and account settings.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1K801 and ensure that the account is properly configured to work with the specified bank area and currency.