How To Fix FEB_BSPROC009 - Differences in difference amount: check the distribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEB_BSPROC - Bank Statement Postprocessing

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Differences in difference amount: check the distribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEB_BSPROC009 - Differences in difference amount: check the distribution ?

  The SAP error message FEB_BSPROC009 indicates that there are discrepancies in the difference amount during the processing of a financial transaction, particularly in the context of the Bank Statement Processing (BSP). This error typically arises when the system detects that the total difference amount does not match the expected distribution across the relevant accounts or line items.
  Causes:
  
  Mismatched Amounts: The total difference amount calculated from the bank statement does not align with the amounts distributed to the respective accounts.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the bank statement processing, such as incorrect mapping of accounts or distribution rules.
  Manual Adjustments: If manual adjustments were made to the amounts after the initial processing, this could lead to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors in data entry during the reconciliation process can also lead to differences in amounts.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If transactions involve multiple currencies, discrepancies may arise from incorrect currency conversion rates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review the Bank Statement: Check the bank statement for any discrepancies or errors in the amounts reported.
  Check Distribution Rules: Verify the distribution rules set up in the system to ensure they are correctly configured to handle the difference amounts.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation of the accounts involved to identify where the discrepancies are occurring.
  Adjust Manually: If necessary, make manual adjustments to the amounts to ensure that the total difference matches the expected distribution.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF67 (for manual bank statement processing) and FEBAN (for automatic bank statement processing).
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module related to bank statement processing.
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might be affecting the processing of bank statements.
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.