How To Fix BKK_RELEASE016 - Account is to be released. Account change is not possible

BKK_RELEASE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKK_RELEASE - BCA: 4eye (release)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Account is to be released. Account change is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKK_RELEASE016 - Account is to be released. Account change is not possible ?

  The SAP error message BKK_RELEASE016 indicates that an account is currently in a state that prevents changes from being made to it because it is set to be released. This typically occurs in the context of the Bank Communication Management (BCM) or the Bank Accounting module, where certain accounts may be locked for changes due to their status in a release process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Status: The account you are trying to change is in a "to be released" status, meaning it is awaiting approval or is part of a workflow that prevents modifications.
  Workflow Process: The account may be part of a workflow that has not yet been completed, which locks it for changes.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the account while it is in this state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Status: Verify the current status of the account in the system. You may need to check if it