How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS604 - Bank posting area &1 cannot be deleted

/PF1/PE_PP_BASIS604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS -

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Bank posting area &1 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS604 - Bank posting area &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS604 Bank posting area &1 cannot be deleted typically indicates that there is an issue with trying to delete a bank posting area that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The bank posting area you are trying to delete may be linked to existing transactions, master data, or configurations that prevent its deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if the posting area is referenced in any financial documents or configurations, it cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the posting area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables related to bank posting areas (e.g., T012, T012K, etc.) to see if there are any existing references to the posting area you want to delete.
  Look for any financial