How To Fix MDGBP055 - Bank details &1 are still being used and must not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGBP - Master Data Governance: Business Partner specific messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Bank details &1 are still being used and must not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete set of bank details. These bank details are still
being used somewhere in the system, meaning that you are not permitted
to delete.

System Response

Error message. The bank details are not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Look at the where-used list for the bank details. If you still want to
delete them, change the reference to these bank details in the
applications affected. In most cases you can navigate directly to the
corresponding application from the where-used list (by calling the
context menu with the right mouse button). You can then try again to
delete the bank details.
&NOTE&
If a business partner merely changes banks, and wants to transfer all
transactions from the old set of bank details to the new one, change the
bank details directly under the existing ID. In this case, all
references are transferred automatically to the new bank details.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP055 - Bank details &1 are still being used and must not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP055 indicates that you are trying to delete bank details for a vendor or customer that are still in use. This typically occurs when the bank details are linked to open transactions or are still referenced in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Open Transactions: The bank details are associated with open invoices, payments, or other financial transactions.
  Master Data Dependencies: The bank details may be linked to other master data records that are still active.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in SAP may prevent the deletion of bank details if they are still referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Review any open invoices, payments, or transactions associated with the vendor or customer whose bank details you are trying to delete.
  If there are open transactions, you will need to clear or close them before you can delete the bank details.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if the bank details are linked to any other master data records (e.g., contracts, agreements).
  Ensure that there are no dependencies that would prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like FK03 (Display Vendor) or FD03 (Display Customer) to view the bank details and check for any references.
  You can also use FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to see if there are any outstanding items.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the transactions or dependencies, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of deleting the bank details.
  
  
  
  Mark for Deletion:
  
  If you cannot delete the bank details immediately due to dependencies, consider marking them for deletion instead. This can be done in the vendor or customer master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes or documentation for any specific guidance related to your version of SAP, as there may be additional considerations or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing vendor and customer master data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to bank details.
  Data Consistency: Always ensure that any changes made to master data maintain data consistency across the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult SAP's official documentation for further assistance.