How To Fix 62905 - A bank already exists as partner for rent deposit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 905

• Message text: A bank already exists as partner for rent deposit

What causes this issue?

Only one bank may be specified for the rent deposit in each rental
agreement. The selected rental agreement already has a bank for the
rent deposit.

System Response

A second bank partner cannot be assigned.

How to fix this error?

Select a different rental agreement for the assignment of a bank.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62905 - A bank already exists as partner for rent deposit ?

  The SAP error message 62905, which states "A bank already exists as partner for rent deposit," typically occurs in the context of managing rental agreements or lease contracts within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a bank account to a partner (such as a tenant or vendor) for a rent deposit, but the system has detected that a bank account for that partner already exists.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Bank Account Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the system already has a bank account linked to the specified partner for the rent deposit. This could happen if the bank account was previously entered and not removed or if there was an attempt to add the same bank account again.
  Incorrect Partner Assignment: The partner being assigned may not be the correct one, or there may be confusion regarding the partner's details.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the system recognizing the bank account as already existing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Bank Accounts: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code BP for Business Partner) and check the bank details for the partner in question. 
  Verify if the bank account is already listed. If it is, you may not need to add it again.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entries: 
  
  If you find that there are duplicate entries or if the bank account is no longer needed, you can remove or deactivate the existing bank account from the partner's profile.
  
  
  
  Correct Partner Information: 
  
  Ensure that you are working with the correct partner. If there are multiple partners with similar names or details, double-check to avoid confusion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or user manuals that pertain to managing bank accounts and partners to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to manage and review partner and bank account information.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify bank account information for partners in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 62905 and manage bank accounts for rent deposits effectively.