How To Fix 1M404 - Account &1 (Bank Area &2) is part of hierarchy with unreleased changes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Account &1 (Bank Area &2) is part of hierarchy with unreleased changes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M404 - Account &1 (Bank Area &2) is part of hierarchy with unreleased changes ?

  The SAP error message 1M404 indicates that the specified account (denoted as &1) in the specified bank area (denoted as &2) is part of a hierarchy that has unreleased changes. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or bank accounting when there are pending changes to the account hierarchy that have not been finalized or released.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Changes: The account is part of a hierarchy that has changes that have not been released. This could be due to modifications made to the account or its parent accounts that are still in a draft or pending state.
  Hierarchy Structure: The account may be linked to a hierarchy structure that is not fully activated or has pending changes that need to be addressed.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the changes, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release Changes: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OBY6 for bank account management) and check for any unreleased changes in the hierarchy.
  Release the changes to the hierarchy to ensure that the account is no longer part of an unreleased structure.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Status:
  
  Use transaction OBH2 (or similar) to review the hierarchy structure and identify any accounts with pending changes.
  Ensure that all changes are properly released and that the hierarchy is active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the account hierarchy. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps related to your version of SAP, as the process may vary slightly depending on the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for bank account management) and OBH2 (for hierarchy management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing account hierarchies and bank accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1M404 and ensure that the account is properly configured within the hierarchy.