How To Fix BF00258 - Bank data cannot be deleted; company code & is a production code in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Bank data cannot be deleted; company code & is a production code in &

What causes this issue?

Bank data can only be reset when there is no productive company code in
the bank country (here: &V2&). Company code &V1& is however productive,
so banks in country &V2& cannot be reset.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00258 - Bank data cannot be deleted; company code & is a production code in & ?

  The SAP error message BF00258 indicates that you are trying to delete bank data for a company code that is set as a production code in the system. This means that the company code is actively used in financial transactions, and SAP prevents the deletion of bank data to maintain data integrity and avoid issues in financial reporting.
  Cause:
  
  The company code you are trying to delete bank data from is marked as a production code.
  The bank data is linked to financial transactions, and deleting it could lead to inconsistencies in the financial records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Status: Verify if the company code is indeed a production code. You can do this by navigating to the company code settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Bank Data Usage: Check if the bank data is currently being used in any transactions. If it is, you may need to clear or update those transactions before attempting to delete the bank data.
  
  
  Change Company Code Status: If you are in a testing or development environment and you want to delete the bank data, consider changing the company code status to a non-production status. However, this is generally not recommended in a live environment.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting bank data, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team. They can provide guidance on the best approach based on your organization's policies and the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check company code settings) and FI12 (to manage bank master data) to investigate further.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Integrity: SAP prioritizes data integrity, especially in financial modules. Deleting critical data like bank information can lead to discrepancies in financial reporting.
  Documentation: Always refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines when making changes to financial data.
  Backup: Before making any deletions or changes, ensure that you have a backup of the data in case you need to restore it later.
  
  If you continue to face issues or if the situation is complex, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.