How To Fix BKK_CLS161 - Bank area &1 Acct &2: activated without int ref accnt (not existing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKK_CLS - BCA: Account Closure

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Bank area &1 Acct &2: activated without int ref accnt (not existing)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKK_CLS161 - Bank area &1 Acct &2: activated without int ref accnt (not existing) ?

  The SAP error message BKK_CLS161 indicates that a bank area and account combination has been activated without an internal reference account, which is required for certain banking operations. This error typically arises in the context of the Bank Communication Management (BCM) or Bank Accounting modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Internal Reference Account: The bank account has been activated in the system, but there is no internal reference account assigned to it. This internal reference account is necessary for processing transactions related to that bank account.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the bank account settings or the bank area settings in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered for the bank account or bank area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (or the relevant transaction for bank account management).
  Verify the configuration of the bank account in question. Ensure that an internal reference account is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Internal Reference Account:
  
  If the internal reference account is missing, you need to assign it. This can typically be done in the same configuration screen where you view the bank account details.
  Make sure to save the changes after assigning the internal reference account.
  
  
  
  Review Bank Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the bank area using transaction code FI12 or OBB2 (for bank area configuration).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured and that the bank area is properly linked to the relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any data inconsistencies in the bank account or bank area settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the configuration of bank accounts and internal reference accounts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI12 (Bank Master Data), OBB2 (Bank Area Configuration), and FSP0 (Display Bank Account).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank account configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BKK_CLS161 error and ensure that your bank account is properly configured for use in SAP.