How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES038 - Field &1 in the bank statement item doesn¦t match the condition &1 (&2).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Field &1 in the bank statement item doesn¦t match the condition &1 (&2).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES038 - Field &1 in the bank statement item doesn¦t match the condition &1 (&2). ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES038 indicates that there is a mismatch between a field in the bank statement item and the conditions defined in the posting rules. This typically occurs during the processing of bank statements in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when using the Automatic Bank Statement functionality.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Field Mismatch: The value in the specified field (e.g., amount, currency, or other relevant fields) in the bank statement does not meet the conditions defined in the posting rules.
  Incorrect Posting Rules: The posting rules may not be correctly configured to handle the specific conditions of the bank statement item.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry of the bank statement, such as incorrect amounts or currencies.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the bank statement processing in SAP may not align with the actual data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Bank Statement Item:
  
  Review the specific bank statement item that triggered the error. Look at the field mentioned in the error message and verify its value.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration of the posting rules in SAP (Transaction code: OBBA or through the SPRO menu).
  Check the conditions defined for the relevant posting rules and ensure they match the data in the bank statement item.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Rules:
  
  If necessary, modify the posting rules to accommodate the values present in the bank statement. This may involve adding new conditions or adjusting existing ones.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data in the bank statement for any discrepancies or errors. Ensure that amounts, currencies, and other relevant fields are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Test with Sample Data:
  
  If changes are made to the posting rules, test the configuration with sample bank statement data to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring bank statement processing and posting rules.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBBA: Configuration of posting rules for bank statements.
  FF67: Manual entry of bank statements.
  FEBA: Process incoming bank statements.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to bank statement processing and posting rules that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is required, consider implementing user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to enhance the standard functionality.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.