How To Fix FB728 - No balance item exists; file has not been imported

FB728 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 728

• Message text: No balance item exists; file has not been imported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB728 - No balance item exists; file has not been imported ?

  The SAP error message FB728 ("No balance item exists; file has not been imported") typically occurs during the process of importing a file for financial transactions, such as bank statements or other financial data. This error indicates that the system could not find any balance items to process from the imported file.
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The file being imported may not be in the correct format or structure expected by SAP.
  Empty or Incorrect Data: The file may be empty or contain incorrect data that does not match the expected criteria for balance items.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the SAP system for processing the file may not be correctly configured.
  Missing Mapping: The mapping between the file fields and SAP fields may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the data.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type in the file may not correspond to any valid transaction types in SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
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