How To Fix BKK_CLS017 - Bank area &2, Acct &1: Is part of an acct hierarchy; clos. proc. termntd

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKK_CLS - BCA: Account Closure

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Bank area &2, Acct &1: Is part of an acct hierarchy; clos. proc. termntd

What causes this issue?

You cannot close account &V1&in bank area &V2& because of one of the
following reason:
You have defined in Customizing for Bank Customer Accounts (BCA) that
the system must terminate the account closure process if the account
being closed is a subordinate account in a cash concentration account
hierarchy. You can make this setting in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.BA_CA_MD_CLS_TMN>Define Behavior of Dependent Objects</>
The account is a subordinate account in an account hierarchy other the
Cash Concentration, for example interest compensation

System Response

The system terminates the account closure process for the account.

How to fix this error?

To remove the account from the hierarchy and close it, proceed as
follows:
Set the Valid To date of the hierarchy to the last (or next) account
balancing date by choosing Hierarchy -> Change Interval. Make a note of
the original Valid To date of the hierarchy.
Create a new hierarchy. Use the hierarchy that you changed above as a
copy template but specify the following :
Valid From: One day after the new Valid To date of the changed
hierarchy.
Valid To: Old Valid To date of the original hierarchy.
In the hierarchy, delete the related account that is to be closed.
Now you can enter the account closure date and close the account

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKK_CLS017 - Bank area &2, Acct &1: Is part of an acct hierarchy; clos. proc. termntd ?

  The SAP error message BKK_CLS017 indicates that a bank account is part of an account hierarchy, and as a result, the closing process for that account has been terminated. This typically occurs in the context of financial closing procedures where certain accounts cannot be closed if they are linked to other accounts in a hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Account Hierarchy: The specified bank account is part of a hierarchical structure, meaning it is linked to other accounts. This linkage prevents the account from being closed until the hierarchy is resolved.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or balances associated with the account that need to be addressed before closing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are preventing the closure of accounts that are part of a hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Account Hierarchy: Check the account hierarchy to identify the relationships between accounts. You may need to adjust the hierarchy or close related accounts first.
  Clear Open Transactions: Ensure that there are no open transactions or balances in the account. This may involve posting adjustments or clearing entries.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to account closing procedures in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the closure of accounts that are part of a hierarchy if that is appropriate for your business process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling account hierarchies and closing procedures.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L Account Master Data) to review account settings or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) to check for open items.
  Account Group Settings: Check the account group settings to see if there are restrictions on closing accounts that are part of a hierarchy.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.