How To Fix 1Q208 - EDI partner cannot be determined - several bank state. recipients exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1Q - Messages In-House Banking

• Message number: 208

• Message text: EDI partner cannot be determined - several bank state. recipients exist

What causes this issue?

The EDI partner cannot be determined, as several bank statement
recipients are defined for bank area & and account number &. Only one
bank statement recipient per account is allowed for dispatching the
bank statements via IDOC FINSTA01. If no bank statement recipient is
defined, the account holder is used as EDI partner.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1Q208 - EDI partner cannot be determined - several bank state. recipients exist ?

  The SAP error message 1Q208 indicates that the system is unable to determine the EDI partner because there are multiple bank statement recipients defined for the same criteria. This typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when processing bank statements or similar transactions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  There are multiple EDI partners configured for the same bank statement type or criteria.
  The system cannot uniquely identify which EDI partner to use for the transaction because of the ambiguity created by multiple recipients.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check EDI Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the EDI partner profile configuration in SAP (transaction code WE20).
  Review the settings for the relevant bank statement type and ensure that there is only one active partner for that type.
  
  
  
  Review Bank Statement Recipients:
  
  Check the configuration of bank statement recipients in the system (transaction code OBPM1 for bank statement processing).
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the same criteria. If duplicates exist, you may need to consolidate or remove them.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  If applicable, modify the selection criteria used for determining the EDI partner to ensure it is specific enough to avoid ambiguity.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by processing a bank statement to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring EDI partners and bank statement processing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  OBPM1: Bank Statement Processing
  OBPM2: Bank Statement Processing - EDI
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums:
  
  Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1Q208 in your SAP system.