How To Fix ICC_TR018 - Cannot close accounts in company code &1, business area &2, subclass &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_TR - Turkey

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cannot close accounts in company code &1, business area &2, subclass &3

What causes this issue?

The balances of the accounts in subclass &V3&, company code &V1&, and
business area &V2& are too large.

System Response

The system stops processing all subclasses.

How to fix this error?

Reverse any closing documents that the system has created.
ELSE
Delete the batch input session that the system has created for closing.
ENDIF
Run the program again, but for fewer periods, and close every period
separately. If this is not possible, close the accounts manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_TR018 - Cannot close accounts in company code &1, business area &2, subclass &3 ?

  The SAP error message ICC_TR018 indicates that there is an issue preventing the closure of accounts in a specific company code, business area, and subclass. This error typically arises during the year-end closing process or when attempting to finalize financial statements.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or postings in the specified accounts that need to be cleared before closure.
  Incomplete Period Closing: The previous periods may not have been closed properly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that prevent the closure of accounts.
  Locked Accounts: The accounts may be locked for posting due to various reasons, such as being part of a different fiscal year or being marked for deletion.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the closure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICC_TR018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Open Transactions: Review the accounts in question for any open transactions or postings. Clear or post any outstanding items.
  Verify Period Closing: Ensure that all previous periods have been closed correctly. You may need to go back and close any open periods.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the company code and business area to ensure they are set up correctly for year-end closing.
  Unlock Accounts: If the accounts are locked, investigate the reason for the lock and take appropriate action to unlock them.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to close the accounts has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the ICC_TR018 error for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FB50, FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N to review and manage open items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ICC_TR018 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.