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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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 the partner. If there are any, resolve or close them before attempting to delete the bank details.
  Review Usage: Ensure that the bank details are not being referenced in any active documents. If they are, you may need to update or remove those references first.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to delete bank details. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FK02 (Change Vendor) or FD02 (Change Customer) to check the bank details and see if there are any indicators of why deletion is not allowed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16N (Data Browser) to check the underlying tables for bank details.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error E9401 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding bank master data management for additional context on how bank details are handled within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.