1N262 - Business partner &1 is not an account holder in bank area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1N - BCA: Payment Item Dialog

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Business partner &1 is not an account holder in bank area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N262 - Business partner &1 is not an account holder in bank area &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1N262 indicates that a specified business partner is not recognized as an account holder in the specified bank area. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or when managing bank accounts within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Not Assigned: The business partner (BP) you are trying to use is not assigned as an account holder for the specified bank area.
  Incorrect Bank Area: The bank area specified in the transaction does not have the business partner linked as an account holder.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the configuration of the business partner or bank account.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or manage the business partner in the specified bank area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check if the business partner is correctly assigned to the bank area in question.
  Ensure that the business partner is set up as an account holder for the relevant bank account.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code FI12 (Bank Master Data) to check the configuration of the bank area.
  Ensure that the business partner is linked to the bank account in the specified bank area.
  
  
  
  Update or Create Assignment:
  
  If the business partner is not assigned, you may need to create or update the assignment in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary details are filled out correctly, including the bank account number and relevant details.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the master data.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage the business partner and bank area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  FI12: Bank Master Data
  SE16N: Data Browser (to check underlying tables)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: Business Partner: General Data
  BUT020: Business Partner: Roles
  BNKA: Bank Master Data
  BPAK: Business Partner Bank Accounts
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing business partners and bank accounts.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.