How To Fix BCA_US_GENERAL165 - Overdraft Plan not maintained for acct &1 in bank area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_US_GENERAL - Message ID for North America specific modifications

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Overdraft Plan not maintained for acct &1 in bank area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCA_US_GENERAL165 - Overdraft Plan not maintained for acct &1 in bank area &2 ?

  The SAP error message BCA_US_GENERAL165 indicates that there is an issue with the overdraft plan for a specific account in a designated bank area. This error typically arises in the context of bank accounting and financial transactions within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An overdraft plan has not been defined or maintained for the specified account (&1) in the specified bank area (&2).
  The system is attempting to process a transaction that requires an overdraft plan, but it cannot find one associated with the account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the overdraft plan for the specified account in the relevant bank area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Bank Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Accounting -> Bank Accounting -> Master Data -> Bank Accounts -> Change.
  
  
  
  Select the Relevant Bank Account:
  
  Enter the bank area and the account number that corresponds to the error message.
  Click on the "Display" or "Change" button to view the account details.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Overdraft Plan:
  
  Look for the section related to overdraft plans or credit limits.
  If an overdraft plan is not defined, you will need to create one. This may involve specifying the overdraft limit, interest rates, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction Again:
  
  Once the overdraft plan is maintained, try to execute the transaction that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Area: This is a grouping of bank accounts that share common characteristics, such as currency or bank type.
  Overdraft Plan: This is a financial arrangement that allows an account holder to withdraw more money than is available in their account, up to a specified limit.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI01 (Create Bank Master Record) or FI02 (Change Bank Master Record) for managing bank accounts.
  
  If the issue persists after maintaining the overdraft plan, consider checking for any additional configuration settings or consulting with your SAP support team for further assistance.