How To Fix EPIC_BANK_COMM_CLOUD073 - End balance &1 is not correct.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_BANK_COMM_CLOUD -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: End balance &1 is not correct.

What causes this issue?

The end balance is calculated as follows:
End Balance = Begin Balance - Total Debit Amount + Total Credit Amount
However, the end balance in the returned result is not equal to the
calculated result.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_BANK_COMM_CLOUD073 - End balance &1 is not correct. ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_BANK_COMM_CLOUD073 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the end balance of a bank statement or transaction. This error typically arises during the reconciliation process when the calculated end balance does not match the expected or actual end balance.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect entries in the bank statement or transaction records can lead to mismatched balances.
  Missing Transactions: Transactions that should have been included in the statement may be missing, leading to an incorrect end balance.
  Incorrect Configuration: Issues with the configuration of the bank communication settings or reconciliation settings in SAP can cause discrepancies.
  Timing Issues: Transactions that are recorded in the system but not yet reflected in the bank statement can lead to temporary discrepancies.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If transactions involve multiple currencies, conversion rates may lead to discrepancies in the end balance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transactions: Check the bank statement and the corresponding transactions in SAP for any discrepancies. Ensure that all transactions are correctly entered and accounted for.
  Reconcile Manually: If automated reconciliation fails, consider performing a manual reconciliation to identify and correct discrepancies.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for bank communication and reconciliation in SAP to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Update Missing Transactions: If any transactions are missing, ensure they are entered into the system and reflected in the bank statement.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF67 (Manual Bank Statement) or FF.5 (Bank Statement Processing) to help in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for bank communication and reconciliation processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to correct the end balance discrepancy.