How To Fix FKK_EBS144 - No internal ID in SAP system for external contract account ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 144

• Message text: No internal ID in SAP system for external contract account ID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS144 - No internal ID in SAP system for external contract account ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS144 indicates that there is no internal ID in the SAP system for the specified external contract account ID. This typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing, where the system is trying to reconcile bank statements with contract accounts that are expected to exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Account: The external contract account ID provided does not correspond to any existing internal contract account in the SAP system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in mapping external IDs to internal IDs.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for external contract accounts may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches.
  Incorrect Input: The external contract account ID may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not finding a match.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify External Contract Account ID: Check the external contract account ID being processed to ensure it is correct and exists in the source system.
  Check Internal Mapping: Ensure that there is a proper mapping between external contract account IDs and internal IDs. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Create Missing Contract Accounts: If the external contract account ID is valid but does not exist in the SAP system, you may need to create the corresponding internal contract account.
  Review Data Migration: If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary mappings were completed correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to Electronic Bank Statement processing for any specific configurations or requirements that may apply.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FBZP (for payment program configuration) or OBPM1 (for bank statement configuration) to check relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to EBS processing and the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments related to EBS, review those to ensure they are functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.