How To Fix E9401 - Bank details cannot be deleted (partner &1)

E9401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Bank details cannot be deleted (partner &1)

What causes this issue?

The method only deletes bank details in simple cases.
The following conditions must be fulfilled:
The bank details can only be used in a contract account.
No different payers or recipients can be entered in the contract
account.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9401 - Bank details cannot be deleted (partner &1) ?

  The SAP error message E9401, which states "Bank details cannot be deleted (partner &1)," typically occurs when there are restrictions or dependencies preventing the deletion of bank details for a specific partner (such as a vendor or customer) in the SAP system. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or documents associated with the bank details that prevent deletion.
  Bank Details in Use: The bank details might be in use by other processes or linked to active contracts, purchase orders, or invoices.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete bank details for the specified partner.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules that may prevent deletion if certain conditions are not met.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the deletion of bank details.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Open Transactions: Review any open transactions related to