How To Fix RP678 - An IBAN is defined for these bank details; it will not be deleted

RP678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 678

• Message text: An IBAN is defined for these bank details; it will not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You are deleting an infotype record that contains bank details. An IBAN
has been entered for the bank details. Since the IBAN may still be used
in other contexts, it is not deleted automatically.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP678 - An IBAN is defined for these bank details; it will not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message RP678 indicates that there is an issue with attempting to delete bank details that are associated with an International Bank Account Number (IBAN). This typically occurs in the context of employee master data or vendor master data where bank details are maintained.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system has detected that the bank details you are trying to delete are linked to an IBAN. In SAP, IBANs are often used for international transactions, and the system prevents the deletion of bank details that are still in use or linked to an IBAN to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Details: Verify the bank details associated with the IBAN. Ensure that you are not trying to delete bank details that are actively being used.
  
  
  Remove IBAN Association: If you need to delete the bank details, you must first remove the IBAN association.