How To Fix FEB_BSPROC051 - The bank statement item has been indicated as 'completed' manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEB_BSPROC - Bank Statement Postprocessing

• Message number: 051

• Message text: The bank statement item has been indicated as 'completed' manually

What causes this issue?

You have manually indicated the bank statement item as completed. This
makes sense if the accounting document has been posted outside of the
bank statement postprocessing transaction.

System Response

The system has indicated the item as completed by filling the document
number with a star.

How to fix this error?

You can reset the status change again by choosing <LS>Edit -> Change
Status -> Open</> in the menu.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEB_BSPROC051 - The bank statement item has been indicated as 'completed' manually ?

  The SAP error message FEB_BSPROC051 indicates that a bank statement item has been marked as 'completed' manually, which typically means that the item cannot be processed further in the bank reconciliation process. This can occur in the context of the Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Completion: The bank statement item was manually marked as completed, which prevents any further processing or reconciliation of that item.
  Incorrect Processing: The item may have been incorrectly processed or marked as completed due to user error or misunderstanding of the reconciliation process.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that dictate how bank statement items are handled, leading to this error if not properly set.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Item Status: Check the status of the bank statement item in the system. If it is marked as completed, you may need to reverse this status if it is appropriate to do so.
  Manual Adjustment: If the item was incorrectly marked as completed, you can manually adjust the status back to a state that allows for further processing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to handle bank statement items and the implications of marking them as completed.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the bank reconciliation process are adequately trained on how to handle bank statement items to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  System Configuration Review: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration related to bank statement processing to ensure it aligns with business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF67 (for manual bank statement processing) and FEBAN (for processing electronic bank statements).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to bank statement processing that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message FEB_BSPROC051 and ensure smooth processing of bank statement items in SAP.