How To Fix FKK_EBS113 - Entry &1 is too long for a contract account number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Entry &1 is too long for a contract account number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS113 - Entry &1 is too long for a contract account number ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS113 indicates that the entry for a contract account number is too long. This typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing, where the system expects a specific format or length for the contract account number, and the provided entry exceeds that limit.
  Cause:
  
  Length Exceedance: The contract account number being processed exceeds the maximum length defined in the system settings. This can happen if the data being imported from the bank statement contains an account number that is longer than what SAP allows.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping of fields from the bank statement to the SAP fields is incorrect, it may lead to the wrong data being interpreted as a contract account number.
  Data Quality Issues: The data coming from the bank may have inconsistencies or errors, such as additional characters or formatting issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the contract account number in the SAP system. Ensure that the maximum length defined for the contract account number matches the expected length from the bank statement.
  Data Validation: Before importing the bank statement, validate the data to ensure that all contract account numbers conform to the expected format and length. You may need to clean or preprocess the data.
  Adjust Mapping: If the issue is due to incorrect mapping, review the mapping configuration in the EBS settings to ensure that the fields from the bank statement are correctly aligned with the corresponding fields in SAP.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your EBS processing to catch and log such errors, allowing for easier troubleshooting in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific guidelines on the expected format and length for contract account numbers in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes related to EBS processing, such as FF.5 (for processing electronic bank statements) or OBPM1 (for managing payment methods).
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If customization is needed, consider using user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to handle specific cases where the standard processing does not meet your requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.