How To Fix SEPA_CI_LIMIT012 - Active limit with creditor ID &1 and IBAN &2 cannot be archived

SEPA_CI_LIMIT012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA_CI_LIMIT - SEPA CI Limit: Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Active limit with creditor ID &1 and IBAN &2 cannot be archived

What causes this issue?

The active limit (payee) with creditor ID <(>&<)>1 and IBAN <(>&<)>2
cannot be archived.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SEPA_CI_LIMIT012 - Details

• The SAP error message SEPA_CI_LIMIT012 indicates that there is an active limit associated with a creditor ID and IBAN that cannot be archived. This typically occurs in the context of managing SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) direct debit mandates and limits in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to archive a creditor or related data while there are still active limits associated with that creditor. Active limits are typically defined for direct debit transactions and must be cleared or deactivated before archiving can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Limits: 
  
  Use transaction codes such as SEPA_CI_LIMIT or SEPA_CI_LIMIT_DISPLAY to view the active limits associated with the creditor ID and IBAN mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Remove Limits:
  
  If you find that there are active limits that are no longer needed, you can deactivate or remove them. This can usually be done through the