How To Fix FKK_EBS017 - Length of invoice number &1(&2) > length of field &3(&4)

FKK_EBS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_EBS - Interface between FI-CA and External Billing System

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Length of invoice number &1(&2) > length of field &3(&4)

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FKK_EBS017 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_EBS017 indicates that the length of the invoice number exceeds the defined length of the field in the system. This typically occurs in the context of electronic bank statement processing or invoice management within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The invoice number being processed is longer than the maximum length defined for the corresponding field in the database or configuration settings.
  Data Format Issues: The incoming data (e.g., from a bank statement or external system) may not conform to the expected format, leading to longer invoice numbers.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the invoice number field may not be aligned with the actual data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Length Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the invoice number field in the relevant SAP module (e.g., FI-CA, Accounts Receivable).
  Ensure that the field length defined in the system is sufficient to accommodate the longest expected invoice number.
  
  
  
  Adjust Incoming Data:
  
  If the error