How To Fix FEB_BS_ML021 - &1 item(s) Status 40(Items proposed - manually cleared)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEB_BS_ML -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: &1 item(s) Status 40(Items proposed - manually cleared)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEB_BS_ML021 - &1 item(s) Status 40(Items proposed - manually cleared) ?

  The SAP error message FEB_BS_ML021 indicates that there are items with status 40, which means that these items have been manually cleared in the context of bank statement processing. This typically occurs in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with bank reconciliation.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system encounters items that have been manually cleared but are still being proposed for processing. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Manual Clearing: Items have been manually cleared in the system, but the bank statement processing is still trying to reconcile them.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the bank statement and the cleared items.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for bank reconciliation may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in processing cleared items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Cleared Items: Check the items that have been manually cleared. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FBL3N for G/L accounts or FBL1N for vendor accounts) and reviewing the status of the items.
  
  
  Adjust Bank Statement Processing: Ensure that the bank statement processing is not trying to propose items that have already been cleared. You may need to adjust the selection criteria or filters used during the bank statement upload.
  
  
  Reconcile Manually Cleared Items: If necessary, manually reconcile the cleared items to ensure that they are not included in the bank statement processing.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for bank reconciliation in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to bank statement processing and clearing to understand any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or any known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FEBA: Process Incoming Bank Statements
  FEBAN: Bank Statement Processing
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  FBL1N: Display Vendor Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FEB_BS_ML021 for any patches or updates that may address this specific error.
  
  
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials related to bank reconciliation processes in SAP to ensure proper understanding and handling of cleared items.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.