How To Fix 64135 - Sec.acct position cannot be deleted because flows exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Sec.acct position cannot be deleted because flows exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64135 - Sec.acct position cannot be deleted because flows exist ?

  The SAP error message 64135, which states "Sec. acct position cannot be deleted because flows exist," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when you attempt to delete a secondary account position (such as a secondary cost element or secondary account assignment) that is still being referenced by existing transactions or flows in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are existing postings or transactions that reference the secondary account position you are trying to delete. This could include:
  
  Open items in accounts payable or receivable.
  Transactions in controlling (CO) that have been posted against the secondary cost element.
  Any other financial flows that are linked to the account position.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Existing Flows: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check for any open items or transactions that reference the secondary account position.
  You can also use transaction KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to find related postings in controlling.
  
  
  
  Clear or Reverse Transactions: 
  
  If you find any transactions that are referencing the secondary account position, you will need to clear or reverse these transactions before you can delete the account position.
  This may involve posting adjustments, clearing open items, or reversing journal entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that there are no configuration settings or dependencies that prevent the deletion of the account position. This may involve checking the configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support: 
  
  If you are unable to identify the flows or if the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for checking line items and flows, such as FBL1N, FBL3N, FBL5N, KSB1, and CJI3.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and delete account positions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.