How To Fix BF00259 - Bank data cannot be deleted as still defined as house bank & in CoCd &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Bank data cannot be deleted as still defined as house bank & in CoCd &

What causes this issue?

The bank data for bank &v3& in bank country &v4& cannot be deleted as
it is still defined as house bank &v1& in company code &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00259 - Bank data cannot be deleted as still defined as house bank & in CoCd & ?

  The SAP error message BF00259 indicates that you are trying to delete bank data that is still defined as a house bank in a specific company code (CoCd). This means that the bank account you are attempting to delete is still linked to a house bank configuration, which prevents its deletion.
  Cause:
  
  House Bank Configuration: The bank account is set up as a house bank in the system, which is necessary for various financial transactions.
  Company Code Assignment: The bank account is assigned to a specific company code, and SAP does not allow deletion of bank data that is still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check House Bank Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (House Banks) or OBHB (Define House Banks).
  Look for the bank account in question and check if it is still defined as a house bank for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Remove House Bank Assignment:
  
  If the bank account is indeed defined as a house bank, you will need to remove its assignment.
  You can do this by selecting the house bank and choosing the option to delete or deactivate it.
  
  
  
  Delete Bank Data:
  
  Once the house bank assignment is removed, you can proceed to delete the bank data using the appropriate transaction (e.g., FI01 for creating a bank master record, FI02 for changing, or FI03 for displaying).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or transactions that might be using this bank account. This includes checking for open items or transactions that reference the bank account.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: Manage House Banks
  OBHB: Define House Banks
  FI01: Create Bank Master Record
  FI02: Change Bank Master Record
  FI03: Display Bank Master Record
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing house banks and bank master records.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank data and house bank configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the bank data. If you continue to face issues, consider consulting with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.