How To Fix EPIC_BANK_COMM302 - System cannot delete user; user still assigned to bank communication type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_BANK_COMM - Message Class for BACO PROG

• Message number: 302

• Message text: System cannot delete user; user still assigned to bank communication type

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a secure user but this user is still assigned to at
least one combination of company code, house bank, account ID and bank
communication type.

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?

Delete the user assignment(s) in the <LS>User Assignment</> group box
and then try to delete the user again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_BANK_COMM302 - System cannot delete user; user still assigned to bank communication type ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_BANK_COMM302 indicates that the system cannot delete a user because the user is still assigned to a bank communication type. This typically occurs in the context of managing bank communication settings within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with electronic bank statement processing or payment processing.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a user from the bank communication settings, but the user is still linked to one or more bank communication types. This linkage prevents the deletion because the system requires that all associations be removed before a user can be deleted.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Bank Communication Types:
  
  Navigate to the bank communication configuration settings in SAP.
  Check which bank communication types the user is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Remove User Assignments:
  
  For each bank communication type that the user is assigned to, remove the user from the assignment.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings where bank communication types are defined.
  
  
  
  Delete the User:
  
  Once all assignments have been removed, attempt to delete the user again.
  The system should now allow the deletion without any errors.
  
  
  
  Verify Changes:
  
  After deletion, verify that the user is no longer listed in the bank communication types to ensure that the changes have been applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to access bank communication settings, such as FBZP (for payment program configuration) or OBPM1 (for bank communication management).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to user assignments and bank communication settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on managing bank communication types and user assignments.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or security team, as there may be additional configurations or authorizations that need to be addressed.