How To Fix T1165 - Interest settlement activities are still active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Interest settlement activities are still active

What causes this issue?

You tried to reverse an activity for an OTC interest rate instrument
for which the interest settlement has already been performed.

How to fix this error?

First reverse the interest settlement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1165 - Interest settlement activities are still active ?

  The SAP error message T1165, which states "Interest settlement activities are still active," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with interest calculations and settlements in SAP's Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or similar modules. This error indicates that there are ongoing interest settlement activities that need to be completed before you can proceed with other transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Interest Settlements: There are interest settlements that have not yet been processed or completed for the relevant asset or financial transaction.
  Open Periods: The financial period may still be open for interest settlements, preventing closure or further processing.
  Incomplete Transactions: There may be incomplete or pending transactions related to interest calculations that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T1165 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Interest Settlements:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report in SAP that allows you to view interest settlements (e.g., transaction code AFBN for interest calculation).
  Identify any pending interest settlements and complete them.
  
  
  
  Review Open Periods:
  
  Ensure that the financial periods are correctly configured and closed if necessary. You can check this in the period closing settings in the Financial Accounting module.
  
  
  
  Complete Pending Transactions:
  
  Look for any incomplete transactions related to the asset or financial activity in question. Complete or reverse these transactions as needed.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like AFAB (for asset depreciation) or AFBN (for interest calculation) to process or review the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling interest settlements in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AFAB (Asset Depreciation), AFBN (Interest Calculation), and others related to asset accounting.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for interest calculation and settlement in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform interest settlements and related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the T1165 error and proceed with your financial activities in SAP.