How To Fix 1N253 - Cannot activate RBD; Execute balance sheet preparation in bank area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1N - BCA: Payment Item Dialog

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Cannot activate RBD; Execute balance sheet preparation in bank area &1

What causes this issue?

You want to activate SAP Reserve for Bad Debt (RBD) and deactivate the
individual value adjustment (IVA) feature in <ZK>Bank Customer Accounts
(IS-B-BCA).</> The system only permits you to change to RBD if you have
executed balance sheet preparation in BCA for the following:
Posted IVA entries
Loss on Receivables

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

To execute balance sheet preparation in BCA, go to the <ZK>SAP Easy
Access </>screen and choose <LS>Bank Customer Accounts -> Periodic Tasks
-> General Ledger -> Balance Sheet Preparation.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N253 - Cannot activate RBD; Execute balance sheet preparation in bank area &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1N253 indicates that the system cannot activate the RBD (Reconciliation Balance Document) because the balance sheet preparation for the specified bank area has not been executed. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and bank accounting processes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the balance sheet preparation process for the specified bank area has not been completed. This process is essential for ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately reflected in the balance sheet, and it must be executed before activating the RBD.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Execute Balance Sheet Preparation:
  
  Navigate to the appropriate transaction in SAP to execute the balance sheet preparation for the specified bank area. This is usually done through the transaction code F.01 or FF67 (depending on your SAP version and configuration).
  Ensure that you select the correct bank area (indicated by &1 in the error message) and execute the preparation process.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After executing the balance sheet preparation, check for any errors or warnings that may have occurred during the process. Address any issues that arise.
  
  
  
  Retry Activating RBD:
  
  Once the balance sheet preparation is successfully completed, attempt to activate the RBD again. This should resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F.01: Financial Statement
  FF67: Bank Statement Processing
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (for checking related transactions)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on balance sheet preparation and RBD activation.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute balance sheet preparation and activate RBDs.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your financial processes in SAP.