How To Fix EPIC_BR_MESSAGE006 - There is already a statement & after date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_BR_MESSAGE - Message for bank reconciliation

• Message number: 006

• Message text: There is already a statement & after date &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_BR_MESSAGE006 - There is already a statement & after date & ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_BR_MESSAGE006 with the description "There is already a statement & after date &" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting, particularly when dealing with bank statements or reconciliation processes. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a statement that conflicts with an existing statement for the same account after a specified date.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Statement: The error is triggered when there is already a bank statement or financial transaction recorded in the system for the specified account after the date you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Date: The date you are using to create or process the statement may be incorrect or not aligned with the existing records.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the creation of overlapping statements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Statements: Review the existing bank statements or transactions for the specified account and date range. Ensure that there are no overlapping entries.
  Adjust Dates: If you are trying to create a new statement, ensure that the date you are using does not conflict with existing statements. You may need to adjust the date to a period where no statements exist.
  Delete or Modify Existing Statements: If the existing statement is incorrect or needs to be modified, consider deleting or adjusting it if it is permissible within your business processes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for handling bank statements and reconciliation processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF67 (for manual bank statement processing) or F110 (for automatic payment transactions) that may be involved in the process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify statements in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.