How To Fix F2417 - Confirm the IBAN before marking for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Confirm the IBAN before marking for deletion

What causes this issue?

The validity begin (TIBAN-VALID_FROM) of the IBAN is filled with the
maximum date 31 December 9999 until confirmation takes place. If the
customer or vendor were to be deleted, the IBAN confirmation would no
longer be possible.

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?

Confirm the sensitive changes to the IBAN before you mark the customer
or vendor for deletion.

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 F2417 - Confirm the IBAN before marking for deletion ?

  The SAP error message F2417, "Confirm the IBAN before marking for deletion," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a bank account that is associated with an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) in the SAP system. This error is a safeguard to ensure that bank accounts with IBANs are not deleted without proper confirmation, as this could lead to issues with financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  IBAN Association: The bank account you are trying to delete is linked to an IBAN, which is a critical identifier for international transactions.
  Lack of Confirmation: The system requires a confirmation step to ensure that the user is aware of the implications of deleting a bank account associated with an IBAN.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to confirm the IBAN before proceeding with the deletion of the bank account. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  Access the Bank Account: Navigate to the bank account details in the SAP system.
  Confirm the IBAN: Look for an option to confirm or validate the IBAN. This may involve checking a box or clicking a confirmation button.
  Proceed with Deletion: Once the IBAN is confirmed, you should be able to mark the bank account for deletion without encountering the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like FI01 (Create Bank Master Data), FI02 (Change Bank Master Data), or FI03 (Display Bank Master Data) to manage bank accounts.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete bank account data in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing bank accounts and IBANs.
  Consult with IT: If you continue to face issues, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F2417 error and successfully delete the bank account if needed.