How To Fix MDGBP056 - Bank details &1 are still being used, but can be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Bank details &1 are still being used, but can be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete bank details by direct input. This set of bank
details is still being used by other applications, but nevertheless you
can still delete.

System Response

Warning, but the bank details are deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP056 - Bank details &1 are still being used, but can be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP056 indicates that there are bank details associated with a specific entity (like a vendor or customer) that are still in use, preventing their deletion. This error typically arises in the context of managing master data in SAP, particularly when dealing with financial information.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete bank details that are still linked to transactions or records in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Open purchase orders or invoices that reference the bank details.
  Existing payment transactions that have not been cleared.
  The bank details being assigned to active vendors or customers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDGBP056 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Review any open purchase orders, invoices, or payment transactions that may be using the bank details. You can use transaction codes like ME2N (for purchase orders) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to find related transactions.
  
  
  
  Clear Transactions:
  
  If there are transactions that are still open, you may need to clear or complete them before you can delete the bank details. This may involve processing payments, closing purchase orders, or resolving any outstanding issues.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the bank details are not assigned to any active vendors or customers. You can check the vendor or customer master data to see if the bank details are still linked.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  You can use transaction code FI02 (for vendor) or FD02 (for customer) to access the master data and check the bank details.
  
  
  
  Delete Bank Details:
  
  Once you have confirmed that there are no open transactions or active links to the bank details, you can proceed to delete them using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., FI01 for vendor bank details).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FI01 - Create Bank Details
  FI02 - Change Bank Details
  FI03 - Display Bank Details
  FBL1N - Vendor Line Items
  ME2N - Purchase Orders by Vendor
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify bank details in the system.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing bank details and understanding the implications of deleting them.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take the necessary actions to resolve it.