How To Fix FEB_BSPROC087 - Application & has been set for posting area 2 (subledger)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEB_BSPROC - Bank Statement Postprocessing

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Application & has been set for posting area 2 (subledger)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEB_BSPROC087 - Application & has been set for posting area 2 (subledger) ?

  The SAP error message FEB_BSPROC087 typically indicates an issue related to the posting area in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically concerning the subledger. This error often arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration or data related to the posting area.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The posting area for the application may not be correctly configured in the system. This can happen if the settings for the subledger are not aligned with the requirements of the application.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the posting in the specified area.
  Posting Area Not Active: The posting area might not be active for the specific application or transaction being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the posting area in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for the subledger are correctly defined and active.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and check the settings under Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Define Posting Areas.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed. Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables (e.g., BKPF, BSEG) that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions in the specified posting area. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Activate Posting Area: If the posting area is not active, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, and SE38 for running reports to analyze the data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FEB_BSPROC087 error in your SAP system.