How To Fix R1591 - Bank Details &1 are Still being Used and Must Not be Deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 591

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1591 - Bank Details &1 are Still being Used and Must Not be Deleted ?

  The SAP error message R1591, which states "Bank Details &1 are Still being Used and Must Not be Deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete bank details that are still linked to active transactions or records in the system. This is a common issue in SAP when managing vendor or customer bank information.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the bank details you are trying to delete are still associated with one or more of the following:
  
  Open invoices or payments.
  Active contracts or agreements.
  Existing customer or vendor master records.
  Other financial transactions that reference the bank details.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16N or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., LFBK for vendor bank details, KNBK for customer bank details) to see where the bank details are being used.
  Look for any open transactions that reference the bank details you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Clear Dependencies:
  
  If you find any open invoices or payments, you may need to clear or settle these transactions before you can delete the bank details.
  If the bank details are linked to a vendor or customer, consider updating the vendor/customer master record to remove the bank details instead of deleting them.
  
  
  
  Change Bank Details:
  
  If you need to update the bank details rather than delete them, you can modify the existing bank information in the vendor or customer master record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Users:
  
  If you are unsure about the transactions that are using the bank details, consult with users or departments that may have access to the relevant information.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete bank details. Sometimes, restrictions may be in place that prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like FK02 (Change Vendor) or FD02 (Change Customer) to manage bank details appropriately.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FK01 (Create Vendor), FK02 (Change Vendor), FD01 (Create Customer), and FD02 (Change Customer).
  Tables: Understand the relevant tables:
  
  LFBK: Vendor Bank Details
  KNBK: Customer Bank Details
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing bank details and understanding the implications of deleting them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1591 error and manage bank details effectively in SAP.