How To Fix FKK_EBS150 - Several documents exist for the triple AWTYP = &1, AWSYS = &2, &3 = &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Several documents exist for the triple AWTYP = &1, AWSYS = &2, &3 = &4

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

For a specific external billing system (identified by the field AWSYS),
field <(>&<)>V3& should uniquely identify an FI-CA document if
the documents have AWTYP IDOCB. This is not the case. It is therefore
not clear which FI-CA document is to be reversed.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Clarify why two documents with the same <(>&<)>V3& were created
with AWTYP IDOCB for an AWSYS and which of the documents is to be
reversed. The information can only come from the external billing
system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS150 - Several documents exist for the triple AWTYP = &1, AWSYS = &2, &3 = &4 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS150 indicates that there are multiple documents associated with a specific combination of parameters (AWTYP, AWSYS, and another field) in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing. This typically occurs when the system finds more than one document that matches the criteria specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple accounting documents or items that match the criteria defined by the parameters AWTYP (document type), AWSYS (system), and the third parameter (which could be a reference number or another identifier).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for handling bank statements or the mapping of documents may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in document identification.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the database, such as orphaned records or inconsistencies in document references.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check for the existence of multiple documents that match the criteria.
  Query the database tables (e.g., BKPF, BSEG) to find the documents associated with the specified AWTYP and AWSYS.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for Electronic Bank Statement processing in transaction OBPM1 or OBPM2 to ensure that the mapping of bank statement items to accounting documents is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the document types and systems are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps or misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which documents are valid and which can be deleted or archived. This may involve discussions with the finance team to ensure that no important data is lost.
  If necessary, run data consistency checks or use SAP tools to clean up any inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the EBS processing again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FEBA (Post Electronic Bank Statement), FBRA (Reset Document), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) for further investigation.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Electronic Bank Statement processing for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.