How To Fix IDCFM_FRRF_MSG006 - Active bus. transactions already exist for acc. code &1 and val. area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCFM_FRRF_MSG - FIFO Reevaluation

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Active bus. transactions already exist for acc. code &1 and val. area &2

What causes this issue?

Active business transactions already exist for the current valuation
area and accounting code. It is therefore not possible to delete the
current additional valuation area.

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 IDCFM_FRRF_MSG006 - Active bus. transactions already exist for acc. code &1 and val. area &2 ?

  The SAP error message IDCFM_FRRF_MSG006 indicates that there are active business transactions for a specific account code and valuation area. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when you attempt to perform an action that requires the account to be free of active transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you try to execute a transaction (like closing a period, changing settings, or performing a posting) on an account that has ongoing transactions. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Open Periods: The accounting period is still open for posting, and there are transactions that have not been completed or closed.
  Active Transactions: There are ongoing processes or transactions that are still being processed or have not been finalized.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the closure of the account or valuation area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) to check for any active transactions related to the account code and valuation area mentioned in the error message.
  Identify and review any open documents or transactions that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Close Open Periods:
  
  If the error occurs while trying to close a period, ensure that all necessary postings have been completed and that the period is ready to be closed.
  Use transaction OB52 to manage the open and closed periods.
  
  
  
  Finalize Transactions:
  
  If there are transactions that need to be finalized, ensure that they are completed. This may involve posting additional entries or clearing open items.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the transactions or how to proceed, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of closing the account or valuation area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the account and valuation area in question.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use relevant transaction codes to analyze and resolve the issue, such as CKM3N for material ledger or COSS for cost accounting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling financial transactions and error messages.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.