How To Fix FAR_IPF_MSG018 - Bank statements of type &1 are not maintained in customizing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_IPF_MSG - Message Class for Manage Incoming Payment Files app

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Bank statements of type &1 are not maintained in customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_IPF_MSG018 - Bank statements of type &1 are not maintained in customizing. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_IPF_MSG018 indicates that bank statements of a specific type (denoted by &1) are not maintained in the customizing settings of the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with bank statement processing in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a bank statement of a type that has not been configured in the customizing settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The bank statement type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The bank statement type is defined, but there are issues with the configuration settings.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the bank statement type being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Bank Accounting -> Bank Statement -> Define Bank Statement Types.
  Verify if the bank statement type indicated by &1 is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Bank Statement Type:
  
  If the bank statement type is missing, you can create it by clicking on "New Entries" and filling in the required details.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, review the settings to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the bank statement type being processed matches exactly with what is defined in the customizing settings. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding bank statement processing in SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the processing of the bank statement again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBBA (for bank statement types) or SPRO (to access the customizing menu) to navigate to the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to bank statement processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAR_IPF_MSG018 error and successfully process the bank statements in SAP.