How To Fix EPIC_PROC_UI008 - Communication type for bank statement requests is missing

EPIC_PROC_UI008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_PROC_UI - Messages for Payment Processing Services

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Communication type for bank statement requests is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_PROC_UI008 - Communication type for bank statement requests is missing ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_PROC_UI008 indicates that there is a missing communication type for bank statement requests in the system. This error typically arises in the context of electronic bank statement processing, where the system expects a specific communication type to be defined for the bank statement requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The communication type for bank statement requests has not been defined in the system configuration.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (such as bank accounts or communication methods) may not be set up correctly.
  System Settings: The settings for electronic bank statement processing may not be properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Bank Accounting > Electronic Bank Statement > Define Communication Types.
  Ensure that the communication type for bank statement requests is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Communication Type:
  
  If the communication type is missing, you will need