How To Fix EBPP_REC_INV020 - Bill &1: XML file port &2 does not have a permitted physical directory

EBPP_REC_INV020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBPP_REC_INV - SAP Biller Direct: Bill Receipt Processing

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Bill &1: XML file port &2 does not have a permitted physical directory

What causes this issue?

You were unable to write data to the XML file port <LS>FSCMBDXML</>.

System Response

Bill receipt processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

In transaction <DS:TRAN.WE21>WE21</> in XML file port <LS>FSCMBDXML</>,
define a physical directory and enter a file name (such as <LB>out.txt
</>) in the <LS>Outbound File</> field. Restart the process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBPP_REC_INV020 - Bill &1: XML file port &2 does not have a permitted physical directory ?

  The SAP error message EBPP_REC_INV020 indicates that there is an issue with the XML file port configuration in the context of Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP). Specifically, the error states that the XML file port does not have a permitted physical directory. This typically means that the system is unable to locate or access the directory where the XML files are supposed to be processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Directory Configuration: The physical directory for the XML file port may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Permissions Issue: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified directory.
  Non-existent Directory: The directory specified in the configuration may not exist on the server.
  Incorrect Port Settings: The port settings for the XML file may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Directory Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for EBPP.
  Verify that the