How To Fix BKK_PRENOTE012 - Prenote with reference number &1 cannot be deleted

BKK_PRENOTE012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKK_PRENOTE - BCA : Prenotes

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Prenote with reference number &1 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You can delete a prenote only if its status is <ZK>Active</>. The
prenote either does not exist, or it might have a version that is in
release.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If there is a prenote version that is in release, release and then
delete the prenote.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BKK_PRENOTE012 - Details

• The SAP error message BKK_PRENOTE012 indicates that a prenote with a specific reference number cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of the Bank Communication Management (BCM) or the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with payment processing and prenotes (pre-notification of bank transfers).
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Prenote Status: The prenote may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if it has already been processed or is in a state that requires it to be retained for audit purposes.
  Reference Integrity: The prenote might be linked to other transactions or documents, making it impossible to delete without first addressing those dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the prenote may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that prevent the deletion of prenotes under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
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