How To Fix EPIC_EBR034 - Bank G/L account for bank receipt must match bank G/L account in document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_EBR - EPIC_EBR

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Bank G/L account for bank receipt must match bank G/L account in document

What causes this issue?

The bank G/L account assigned to the house bank account in the bank
receipt does not match the bank G/L account used in the payment
document.

System Response

The system cannot map the selected bank receipts to the payment
document.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_EBR034 - Bank G/L account for bank receipt must match bank G/L account in document ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_EBR034 indicates that there is a mismatch between the General Ledger (G/L) account specified for a bank receipt and the G/L account that is defined in the document. This error typically occurs during the processing of bank transactions, such as when posting a bank receipt or payment.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The G/L account for the bank receipt may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the bank master data or the document type.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the transaction may not be linked to the correct bank G/L account.
  Manual Entry Error: The user may have manually entered a G/L account that does not match the expected bank G/L account for the transaction.
  Bank Account Configuration: The bank account settings in the system may not align with the G/L account being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data: Verify the bank master data to ensure that the correct G/L account is assigned to the bank account being used for the transaction.
  
  Navigate to the bank account settings in SAP and confirm the G/L account linked to the bank.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the document type being used for the bank receipt. Ensure that it is set up to use the correct G/L account.
  
  This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Document Types.
  
  
  
  Correct G/L Account in Transaction: If the G/L account was entered manually, ensure that it matches the G/L account defined for the bank account in the system.
  
  You may need to edit the transaction to use the correct G/L account.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct G/L account to use, consult with your finance or accounting team to confirm the appropriate account for the transaction.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, attempt to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L Account Master Data), OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods), or FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry) to review and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on configuring bank accounts and G/L accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPIC_EBR034 error and successfully process your bank receipt.