How To Fix SEPA_CI_LIMIT016 - Active limit with creditor ID &1 and account ID &2 cannot be archived

SEPA_CI_LIMIT016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA_CI_LIMIT - SEPA CI Limit: Messages

• Message number: 016

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

What causes this issue?

The active limit (payment recipient) with creditor ID <(>&<)>1 and
internal account identification <(>&<)>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_LIMIT016 - Details

• The SAP error message SEPA_CI_LIMIT016 indicates that there is an active limit associated with a specific creditor ID and account ID that cannot be archived. This typically occurs in the context of managing SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) credit transfers and mandates.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to archive a creditor or account that has active limits defined in the system. Active limits are restrictions or thresholds set on the amount that can be processed for a specific creditor or account. If these limits are still active, the system prevents archiving to ensure data integrity and compliance with financial regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Limits: Use transaction codes such as SEPA_CI_LIMIT or SEPA_CI_LIMIT_DISPLAY to check the active limits associated with the specified creditor ID and account ID.
  
  
  Review Limit Status: Determine if the limits are still necessary. If they are no longer needed,