How To Fix BNK_GENERAL230 - Do not change value date or instructions after first approval

BNK_GENERAL230 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BNK_GENERAL - Common messages for Bank communication

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Do not change value date or instructions after first approval

What causes this issue?

Only the first approver should change the value date or payment
instructions for a payment.

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 you are not authorized to change the payment, reject the payment
batch, which sends it back to the first approver.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can define for individual users - or for all users - whether changes
to the value date or payment instructions should be allowed after the
first approval. If you make no settings, the system issues this message
as an information message and the user can still make the changes.
INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
&TECHNICAL-INFO&
Application area BNK_GENERAL
Message number 230

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BNK_GENERAL230 - Do not change value date or instructions after first approval ?

  The SAP error message BNK_GENERAL230 indicates that there is an attempt to change the value date or instructions of a financial transaction after it has already been approved. This is a common restriction in financial systems to maintain the integrity of approved transactions and prevent unauthorized changes that could affect financial reporting and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Status: The transaction has already been approved, and the system is designed to prevent any modifications to critical fields such as the value date or payment instructions to ensure data integrity.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow settings in SAP may be configured to lock certain fields after approval to prevent changes that could lead to discrepancies.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to approved transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transaction Status: Check the status of the transaction. If it is approved, you may need to reverse or cancel the transaction if changes are necessary.
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