How To Fix FEB_BSIMP125 - The bank statement format does not correspond to format &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEB_BSIMP - Electronic Bank Statement Messages

• Message number: 125

• Message text: The bank statement format does not correspond to format &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEB_BSIMP125 - The bank statement format does not correspond to format &1 ?

  The SAP error message FEB_BSIMP125 indicates that there is a mismatch between the bank statement format being processed and the expected format defined in the system. This error typically occurs during the import of bank statements into the SAP system, particularly when using the Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) functionality.
  Cause:
  
  
  Format Mismatch: The bank statement file being imported does not match the format that has been configured in SAP. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect file format (e.g., MT940, BAI, etc.).
  The file being generated by the bank is not in the expected structure or layout.
  The configuration in SAP for the bank statement format is incorrect or not aligned with the file being imported.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the SAP system for the bank account or the bank statement processing may not be correctly set up to handle the specific format of the incoming bank statement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Bank Statement Format:
  
  Verify the format of the bank statement file you are trying to import. Ensure it matches the format expected by SAP.
  If the bank has changed the format of the statement, you may need to update the configuration in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for bank statement configuration) and check the settings for the relevant bank account.
  Ensure that the correct format is assigned to the bank account in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Import Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the import settings in the SAP system to accommodate the format of the bank statement file.
  You may need to create or modify a format configuration using transaction FEBAN or OBPM4.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Electronic Bank Statement processing for guidance on supported formats and configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Your Bank:
  
  If the format is correct but still causing issues, contact your bank to confirm that the statement is being generated in the expected format.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FEBAN: Electronic Bank Statement processing.
  OBPM1: Configuration for bank statement formats.
  OBPM4: Define the bank statement formats.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide updates related to bank statement formats.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test import of the bank statement to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully import the bank statement into SAP.