How To Fix EPIC_EBR_UI072 - You can only claim bank receipts for incoming transactions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_EBR_UI - EPIC_EBR_UI

• Message number: 072

• Message text: You can only claim bank receipts for incoming transactions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_EBR_UI072 - You can only claim bank receipts for incoming transactions ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_EBR_UI072 indicates that there is an issue with claiming bank receipts for incoming transactions. This error typically arises in the context of Electronic Bank Reconciliation (EBR) processes within SAP, where the system is trying to reconcile bank statements with the corresponding transactions in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The system is trying to claim a bank receipt that does not correspond to an incoming transaction. This can happen if the transaction type is not set up correctly or if the bank receipt is not linked to the correct incoming transaction.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the Electronic Bank Reconciliation settings, such as incorrect mapping of bank statement items to the corresponding accounting entries.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The incoming transaction may not have the necessary data or may be missing entirely from the system, leading to the inability to claim the bank receipt.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to claim bank receipts for incoming transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Transaction Types: Check the transaction types associated with the bank receipts and ensure they are correctly set up to correspond with incoming transactions.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Go to the Electronic Bank Reconciliation configuration settings in SAP and verify that the mapping of bank statement items to accounting entries is correct.
  
  
  Check Incoming Transactions: Ensure that the incoming transactions are present in the system and that they have the necessary data to be reconciled with the bank receipts.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to claim the bank receipts has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the Electronic Bank Reconciliation process and the error message.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF67 (for manual bank statement processing) and FEBA (for processing incoming payments).
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.