How To Fix G9160 - No archiving possible: Bank account switching has to be executed first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G9 - Joint-Venture-Archiving

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No archiving possible: Bank account switching has to be executed first

What causes this issue?

The system checked the documents to be archived via the actual
selections with respect to existing bank account switching documents
(table T8JVBA):
At least &V1& JVA documents exist to be archived which have one of the
attributes

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

document blocked for bank account switching
document relevant for bank account switching
document relevant (released from blocking) for VBA
document relevant but had error during VBA posting
Please execute the necessary steps to change the status of the
documents to be archived or exclude the documents in question via the
correct selections.
The maximum of documents which can be excluded from archiving is &V2&
which is exceed.

System Response

No arching is carried out. No archives are created.

How to fix this error?

Please check your selections or carry out the necessary bank account
switching procedures.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G9160 - No archiving possible: Bank account switching has to be executed first ?

  The SAP error message G9160 indicates that archiving cannot proceed because the bank account switching process has not been executed. This error typically arises in the context of financial data management, particularly when dealing with bank accounts in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to archive data related to bank accounts without first completing the necessary bank account switching process. Bank account switching is a prerequisite for archiving because it ensures that all transactions and references to the old bank account are properly updated to the new bank account.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Execute Bank Account Switching:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP that allows you to switch bank accounts. This is usually done through the transaction code related to bank account management (e.g., FI12 for bank master data).
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Before switching, check if there are any open transactions or references to the old bank account that need to be addressed. This may include payments, direct debits, or other financial transactions.
  
  
  
  Update References:
  
  Make sure that all references to the old bank account in the system are updated to point to the new bank account. This includes vendor and customer master data, payment programs, and any other relevant configurations.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Archiving:
  
  Once the bank account switching has been successfully executed and all references have been updated, you can re-attempt the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: Change Bank Master Data
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on bank account management and archiving processes.
  Check for any specific notes or updates from SAP regarding this error message, as there may be patches or enhancements that address related issues.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user executing these actions has the appropriate authorizations to perform bank account switching and archiving.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G9160 error and successfully archive the necessary data in your SAP system.