How To Fix BKK_PRENOTE118 - Prenote feature is inactive in the product or it is locked in the account

BKK_PRENOTE118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKK_PRENOTE - BCA : Prenotes

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Prenote feature is inactive in the product or it is locked in the account

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BKK_PRENOTE118 - Details

• The SAP error message BKK_PRENOTE118 indicates that the prenote feature is either inactive in the product configuration or it is locked in the account. This error typically arises in the context of the Bank Communication Management (BCM) or the Financial Accounting (FI) module when dealing with electronic payments and bank data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Prenote Feature: The prenote feature may not be activated in the configuration settings of the relevant product or module.
  Locked Account: The account you are trying to process may be locked for prenote transactions, which can happen due to various reasons such as account settings or user permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that the prenote feature is activated. This can typically be found under the settings for electronic payments or bank master data.
  If you have access, you can check the configuration in transaction codes like OBPM1 (for payment methods) or FBZP