How To Fix 1E164 - Please select one recipient for the original bank statements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Please select one recipient for the original bank statements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E164 - Please select one recipient for the original bank statements ?

  The SAP error message 1E164 ("Please select one recipient for the original bank statements") typically occurs in the context of processing bank statements in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with electronic bank statement processing or reconciliation.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a single recipient for the original bank statements, but either:
  
  Multiple recipients have been selected.
  No recipient has been selected at all.
  The configuration for bank statement processing is not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Recipient Selection:
  
  Ensure that you have selected only one recipient for the bank statement. If multiple recipients are selected, deselect all but one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for bank statement processing in SAP. Ensure that the settings for bank statement recipients are correctly defined.
  You can check the configuration in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Bank Accounting > Electronic Bank Statement > Define Bank Statement Recipients.
  
  
  
  
  
  Transaction Code:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction code to process bank statements (like FF_5 for electronic bank statement upload), ensure that you are following the correct steps and that the recipient field is filled out properly.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to process bank statements and select recipients.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or help files related to bank statement processing for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Statement Processing: This involves the automatic processing of bank statements received from financial institutions, which can include reconciliation of transactions and updating of account balances.
  Electronic Bank Statement (EBS): This is a feature in SAP that allows for the electronic import of bank statements, which can streamline the reconciliation process.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF_5 (for uploading bank statements) and FF_6 (for processing them).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1E164 and continue with your bank statement processing in SAP.