How To Fix BKK_CLS003 - Bank area &2, Acct &1: Clos. proc. terminated; remove the &3 lock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKK_CLS - BCA: Account Closure

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Bank area &2, Acct &1: Clos. proc. terminated; remove the &3 lock

What causes this issue?

The system does not allow to close account &V1& belonging to bank area
&V2& due to either of the following reasons:
<ZH>Debit Lock Exists</>
The system cannot create a payment order to transfer the credit balance
to the reference account since the account has a debit lock.
<ZH>Credit Lock Exists</>
The system cannot create a payment order to collect the debit balance
from the reference account since the account has a credit lock.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system terminates the account closure process for the account.

How to fix this error?

Remove the &V3& lock.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKK_CLS003 - Bank area &2, Acct &1: Clos. proc. terminated; remove the &3 lock ?

  The SAP error message BKK_CLS003 indicates that a closing procedure for a bank area and account has been terminated due to a lock that is preventing the process from completing. This error typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes, particularly in the Bank Accounting module.
  Cause:
  The error message can be caused by several factors:
  
  Locking Issues: The account or bank area is locked by another user or process, preventing the closing procedure from executing.
  Incomplete Transactions: There may be pending transactions or processes that need to be completed before the closing can proceed.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the bank accounting module may lead to locking issues.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to execute the closing procedure may not have the necessary permissions to unlock the account or bank area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the specified account and bank area. Look for entries related to the account number and bank area mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Remove the Lock:
  
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it from the SM12 transaction. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to do this.
  
  
  
  Check for Pending Transactions:
  
  Review any pending transactions that may be preventing the closing procedure from completing. Ensure that all necessary transactions are processed.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the closing procedure has the appropriate permissions to perform the action. If not, consult with your SAP security team to grant the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the BKK_CLS003 error for any specific recommendations or patches that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  FB03: To display documents and check for any related transactions.
  FBL1N: To view vendor line items, which may be relevant if the account is vendor-related.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the BKK_CLS003 error for any known issues or fixes.
  
  
  Bank Accounting Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Bank Accounting module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.