How To Fix 1M211 - Account no. &1, company code &2 was still active on key date &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Account no. &1, company code &2 was still active on key date &3

What causes this issue?

The account is currently not active, although it was active on the key
date.
When balance notifications are created, the system checks all accounts
that are currently inactive to see if they were active or inactive on
the key date.

System Response

The system creates a balance notification for all accounts that were
still active on the key date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M211 - Account no. &1, company code &2 was still active on key date &3 ?

  The SAP error message 1M211 indicates that an account number in a specific company code is still active on a key date, which typically means that the account cannot be closed or archived because it has not been fully deactivated or cleared.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action (like closing a fiscal year or archiving) on an account that is still active. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or balances in the account that need to be cleared.
  Account Status: The account may not have been marked for closure or deactivation.
  Pending Documents: There could be pending documents or postings that are still linked to the account.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the account from being closed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Activity:
  
  Go to the account in question and review any open transactions or balances. You can use transaction codes like FS00 (to display the account) or FBL3N (to display line items) to check for any outstanding items.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:
  
  If there are open items, you will need to clear them. This may involve posting necessary journal entries or clearing transactions.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Account:
  
  If the account is no longer needed, you can deactivate it. This can be done in the account master data by changing the status of the account to "inactive" or "closed".
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the account is set up correctly for closure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like OB52 to check the posting periods and ensure that the account is not being affected by open periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the account.
  Consult with Finance Team: Collaborate with your finance team to understand the implications of closing or deactivating the account.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1M211 and proceed with your intended actions in SAP.