How To Fix BNK_GENERAL214 - Payment &1 &2 should be manually reversed (FBRA)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BNK_GENERAL - Common messages for Bank communication

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Payment &1 &2 should be manually reversed (FBRA)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BNK_GENERAL214 - Payment &1 &2 should be manually reversed (FBRA) ?

  The SAP error message BNK_GENERAL214 indicates that a payment document (identified by &1 and &2) should be manually reversed using transaction FBRA. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank accounting or payment processing.
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Payment Processing: The payment document may have been processed incorrectly, leading to discrepancies that require manual intervention.
  Reversal Not Allowed: The system may not allow automatic reversal of the payment due to specific settings or conditions in the configuration.
  Document Status: The payment document may be in a status that does not permit automatic reversal, such as being cleared or already reversed.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the payment document may be closed, preventing automatic reversal.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you will need to manually reverse the payment document using transaction FBRA. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Transaction FBRA:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter transaction code FBRA in the command field and press Enter.
  
  
  
  Enter Document Information:
  
  In the "Document Number" field, enter the payment document number (this corresponds to &1).
  In the "Company Code" field, enter the relevant company code (this corresponds to &2).
  Fill in any other required fields as necessary.
  
  
  
  Execute the Reversal:
  
  Click on the "Execute" button (or press F8).
  Review the details and confirm the reversal.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After executing the reversal, check for any error messages that may arise and address them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Post-Reversal Actions:
  
  After successfully reversing the payment, ensure that any necessary follow-up actions are taken, such as reprocessing the payment or adjusting related accounting entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with related transaction codes such as FB01 (to post documents), FBL1N (to display vendor line items), and FBL3N (to display G/L account line items) for further analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message or for updates that may affect payment processing.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the payment processing and reversal settings are correctly configured.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform reversals and access the relevant transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.