How To Fix 1E160 - Only role categories & & are valid as bank statement recipients

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Only role categories & & are valid as bank statement recipients

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E160 - Only role categories & & are valid as bank statement recipients ?

  The SAP error message 1E160 indicates that there is an issue with the role categories assigned to bank statement recipients in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a bank statement, and the role categories specified for the recipients do not match the valid categories defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Role Categories: The role categories assigned to the bank statement recipients are not recognized or are not valid for the operation being performed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the bank statement processing settings, where the role categories have not been properly defined or are missing.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where incorrect role categories have been specified for the bank statement recipients.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Categories:
  
  Verify the role categories assigned to the bank statement recipients. Ensure that they match the valid role categories defined in the system.
  You can check the valid role categories in the configuration settings for bank statement processing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for bank statement processing (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining bank statement recipients and their role categories.
  Ensure that the role categories are correctly defined and that the recipients are assigned valid categories.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data entry for the bank statement to ensure that there are no typos or incorrect values in the role categories.
  If necessary, correct any discrepancies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on valid role categories and how to configure them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the bank statement processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF67 (for manual bank statement processing) and OBPM1 (for bank statement configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the users involved in the bank statement processing have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance.