How To Fix FI240 - Bank line items are only permitted in one FI document

FI240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Bank line items are only permitted in one FI document

What causes this issue?

You have entered more than one bank line item or bank clearing line item
but only one expense or revenue line item in a document. This document
cannot be converted to a payment online in Funds Management as the
corresponding bank accounts are in different accounting documents.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Split the posting between several documents so that the used bank lines
can be posted in one accounting document. (For example, in the case of
cross company codes, use only the bank accounts of just one company
code).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI240 - Details

• The SAP error message FI240 ("Bank line items are only permitted in one FI document") typically occurs when there is an attempt to post bank-related line items in multiple financial documents simultaneously. This is a restriction in SAP to ensure the integrity of financial transactions, particularly those involving bank accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Document Posting: The error usually arises when a user tries to post a transaction that involves bank line items in more than one financial document at the same time.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial document types or the way bank accounts are set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently attempt to enter bank-related transactions in a way that violates the system's rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Single Document Posting: Ensure that bank line items are only included in one financial document. Review the transaction you are trying to post and separate any bank-related entries into their