How To Fix BKK_CLS162 - Ref Acct &1 Bank area &2 not active, activation without reference accnt

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKK_CLS - BCA: Account Closure

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Ref Acct &1 Bank area &2 not active, activation without reference accnt

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKK_CLS162 - Ref Acct &1 Bank area &2 not active, activation without reference accnt ?

  The SAP error message BKK_CLS162 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a bank account in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the reference account for a bank area is not active, and it cannot be activated without a reference account.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Reference Account: The reference account specified for the bank area is not active. This could be due to the account being deactivated or not properly configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the bank area or the reference account.
  Missing Data: The necessary data for the bank area or reference account may be missing or incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reference Account Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (for Bank Master Data) or FI01 (for creating a bank account) and check the status of the reference account.
  Ensure that the reference account is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate Reference Account:
  
  If the reference account is inactive, you will need to activate it. This can typically be done in the same transaction where you checked the account status.
  
  
  
  Review Bank Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the configuration of the bank area. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to bank account configuration to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields for the bank account and reference account are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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), FI01 (Create Bank Account), and OBY6 (Bank Area Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BKK_CLS162 and ensure that the bank account and reference account are properly configured in your SAP system.