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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA_CI_LIMIT012 - Active limit with creditor ID &1 and IBAN &2 cannot be archived ?

  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 same transaction codes mentioned above.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to limits.
  
  
  
  Verify Creditor Status:
  
  Ensure that the creditor is in a status that allows for archiving. If the creditor is still active or has pending transactions, you may need to resolve those issues first.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Archiving:
  
  Once the active limits have been addressed, you can attempt to archive the creditor data again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SEPA_CI_LIMIT, SEPA_CI_LIMIT_DISPLAY, and SEPA_CI_CREDITOR for managing creditor information and limits.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing SEPA limits and archiving processes.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEPA_CI_LIMIT012 error and successfully archive the necessary data.