How To Fix FEB_BSPROC023 - Posting for bank accounting still open - posting has been started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEB_BSPROC - Bank Statement Postprocessing

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Posting for bank accounting still open - posting has been started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEB_BSPROC023 - Posting for bank accounting still open - posting has been started ?

  The SAP error message FEB_BSPROC023 indicates that there is an issue with bank accounting postings. Specifically, it means that a posting for bank accounting is still open, and therefore, the system cannot proceed with the new posting. This error typically occurs in the context of bank reconciliation or when trying to post transactions related to bank accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Open Posting: There is an existing open posting in the bank accounting that has not been completed or cleared.
  Unfinished Processes: A previous transaction or process related to bank accounting is still in progress or has not been finalized.
  Locking Issues: The system may have a lock on the bank accounting document due to another user or process accessing it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the bank accounting module that are causing the system to prevent new postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Open Postings: 
  
  Go to the bank accounting transaction (e.g., transaction code FEBAN for bank statement processing) and check for any open postings. Resolve or complete these postings.
  
  
  
  Review Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any lock entries related to bank accounting. If you find any locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them (ensure you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Complete Pending Processes:
  
  Ensure that any pending processes related to bank accounting are completed. This may involve finalizing bank statements or clearing transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for bank accounting in the SAP system. Ensure that all settings are correctly configured and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to post has the necessary authorizations to perform bank accounting transactions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FEBAN (for bank statement processing), FBL1N (for vendor line items), and FBL3N (for G/L account line items).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FEB_BSPROC023 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on bank accounting processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.