How To Fix IHC_DIRECT655 - Bank key & is preselected for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_DIRECT - Messages for Direct Entry

• Message number: 655

• Message text: Bank key & is preselected for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_DIRECT655 - Bank key & is preselected for deletion ?

  The SAP error message IHC_DIRECT655 indicates that a bank key is preselected for deletion in the context of the Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a transaction involving a bank key that has been marked for deletion, which can lead to inconsistencies or errors in financial processing.
  Cause:
  
  Bank Key Marked for Deletion: The bank key in question has been flagged for deletion in the system. This could happen due to a manual action or as part of a data cleanup process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the IHC module that are not aligned with the current bank key status.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the master data related to the bank key, leading to the system preventing its use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Key Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code FI01 for creating a bank key or FI02 for changing it).
  Verify if the bank key is indeed marked for deletion. If it is, you can either remove the deletion flag or create a new bank key if necessary.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the bank key should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag by editing the bank key details in the master data.
  Ensure that the bank key is active and available for use in transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the IHC module to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions on the bank key being used.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no other related issues in the financial data that could be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling bank keys and IHC configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is affecting critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FI01, FI02, FI03 (for bank master data), and IHC related transactions.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank master data.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that there are no side effects on other processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IHC_DIRECT655 error and ensure that the bank key can be used as intended in your SAP system.