How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES071 - Bnk stmnt &1 itm &2 matches conditions of several rules. No rule applied.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Bnk stmnt &1 itm &2 matches conditions of several rules. No rule applied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES071 - Bnk stmnt &1 itm &2 matches conditions of several rules. No rule applied. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES071 indicates that during the processing of a bank statement, the system found that an item matches the conditions of multiple posting rules, but it could not determine which rule to apply. This situation typically arises in the context of automatic bank statement processing in SAP, where multiple rules may be defined for handling incoming transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Matching Rules: The item in the bank statement meets the criteria for more than one posting rule defined in the system. This can happen if the rules are too broad or overlapping.
  Rule Priority: The system may not have a clear priority set for which rule to apply when multiple rules match.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the bank statement processing or the posting rules themselves.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Posting Rules: Check the posting rules defined in the system. Ensure that they are distinct and do not overlap in a way that would cause ambiguity. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  Set Rule Priorities: If applicable, set priorities for the posting rules to ensure that the system knows which rule to apply when multiple rules match. This can often be done in the configuration settings for bank statement processing.
  
  
  Refine Conditions: Modify the conditions of the posting rules to make them more specific, reducing the likelihood of multiple rules matching the same item.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the bank statement processing with sample data to ensure that the correct rules are being applied as expected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring bank statement processing and posting rules.
  
  
  Seek Expert Help: If the issue persists, consider consulting with an SAP expert or your internal SAP support team for further analysis and assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBBA (for defining posting rules) or FF_5 (for processing bank statements) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to bank statement processing and posting rules that may provide additional insights or fixes for known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By addressing the overlapping rules and ensuring clear priorities, you should be able to resolve the error and allow for successful processing of bank statement items.