How To Fix CRM_BUPA_IBSSI005 - ID &1 is used in contract accounts and cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_IBSSI - IBS SI: General messages for package CRM_BUPA_IBSSI

• Message number: 005

• Message text: ID &1 is used in contract accounts and cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

Bank details IDs may not be changed in IS-M when the bank details are
used.
At least one usage was found in a contract account for the bank details
with the ID <(>&<)>V1&.

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

System Response

The change is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_IBSSI005 - ID &1 is used in contract accounts and cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_IBSSI005 indicates that a business partner (ID &1) is being used in contract accounts, and therefore, certain changes to the business partner's data cannot be made. This is a common issue in SAP CRM when trying to modify a business partner that is linked to financial transactions or contract accounts.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the business partner you are trying to modify is currently associated with one or more contract accounts. In SAP, certain attributes of a business partner cannot be changed if it is linked to financial documents or contract accounts to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Determine where the business partner is being used. You can do this by checking the contract accounts associated with the business partner. Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to find out the linked contract accounts.
  
  
  Remove Associations: If possible, remove the business partner from the contract accounts or any other financial documents that are preventing the change. This may involve:
  
  Deleting or changing the contract accounts that reference the business partner.
  Ensuring that there are no open transactions or pending activities linked to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Change Business Partner: Once the business partner is no longer associated with any contract accounts, you should be able to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of removing the business partner from contract accounts, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to check and manage business partner data:
  
  BP for Business Partner maintenance.
  FBL1N for checking vendor line items.
  FBL3N for checking G/L account line items.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces strict data integrity rules, especially in financial modules, to prevent inconsistencies that could arise from changing key data.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles assigned to business partners in SAP, as these roles can affect what data can be changed.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner data and contract accounts.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.