How To Fix BKK_CLS125 - Bank area &2, Acct &1: Closure process terminated; locking reasons exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKK_CLS - BCA: Account Closure

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Bank area &2, Acct &1: Closure process terminated; locking reasons exist

What causes this issue?

You want to close account &V1& belonging to bank area &V2&. However, the
system does not allow you to close an account that has locking reasons.

System Response

The system terminates the account closure process for the account.

How to fix this error?

Delete the locking reasons for 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKK_CLS125 - Bank area &2, Acct &1: Closure process terminated; locking reasons exist ?

  The SAP error message BKK_CLS125 indicates that the closure process for a bank area and account has been terminated due to existing locking reasons. This typically occurs in the context of bank accounting, where certain processes must be completed before a closure can be finalized.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more locking reasons that prevent the closure of the specified bank account. Locking reasons can arise from various situations, such as:
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or pending items that need to be processed or cleared before the account can be closed.
  Pending Reconciliations: If there are reconciliations that have not been completed, this can also lead to a lock.
  User Locks: A user may have locked the account for processing, preventing others from closing it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the bank accounting module that are preventing the closure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions: Review the bank account for any open transactions or items that need to be cleared. Ensure that all transactions are processed.
  
  
  Complete Reconciliations: Make sure that all necessary reconciliations for the bank account are completed. This may involve reviewing bank statements and ensuring that all entries are accounted for.
  
  
  Review Locking Reasons: Use transaction codes such as FBL3N (for account balance display) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to check for any locking reasons associated with the account. You can also check the lock entries in the system using transaction SM12.
  
  
  User Locks: If a user has locked the account, coordinate with that user to unlock it or resolve any issues they are facing.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to bank accounting and ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or details that might provide more context on the locking reasons.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) to investigate the account status.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to bank accounting and closure processes for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the locking reasons that are preventing the closure of the bank account.