How To Fix FKK_EBS149 - Information for creating an IDoc is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Information for creating an IDoc is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS149 - Information for creating an IDoc is missing ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS149 indicates that there is missing information required for creating an IDoc (Intermediate Document) in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules. This error typically arises during the processing of electronic bank statements or when trying to generate IDocs for data transfer.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for IDoc processing may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: Required master data (such as customer or vendor information) may be incomplete or missing.
  Missing Parameters: Certain parameters that are needed for IDoc generation might not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not be compatible with IDoc generation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process IDocs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the IDoc configuration is correctly set up in transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and WE21 (Port Definition).
  Verify that the relevant message types and process codes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for completeness. Ensure that all required fields for customers, vendors, or other relevant entities are filled out.
  
  
  
  Verify Parameters:
  
  Check the parameters in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., in transaction OBPM1 for bank statement processing) to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type being processed is valid for IDoc generation. You may need to consult the documentation or configuration settings to confirm this.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and process IDocs. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider debugging the process to identify where the missing information is occurring. You can use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the function modules involved in IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE02 (IDoc Display), WE19 (IDoc Test Tool), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to IDoc processing and bank statement handling for more context and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKK_EBS149 error message in your SAP system.