How To Fix FKK_EBS153 - Parallel processing object and/or variant not maintained

FKK_EBS153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Parallel processing object and/or variant not maintained

What causes this issue?

When a mass activity to be run in parallel is to be started, a parallel
processing object as well as a parallelization variant needs to entered.
This information is required for creating intervals. In the present
instance, either the parallel processing object or the parallelization
variant was not maintained.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

For immediate start:
Copy the present mass run and select a different ID.
Maintain the parallelization variant.
Start the new mass run.
To create a new variant, choose the <LS>Maintain Variants</> pushbutton.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKK_EBS153 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_EBS153 typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing, particularly when dealing with parallel processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary parallel processing object or variant that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The parallel processing object or variant has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the parallel processing might be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the current processing requirements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the parallel processing object or variant.
  System Issues: There may be a temporary issue with the SAP system that is preventing the processing from being completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKK_EBS153 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Electronic Bank Statement processing in SAP.
  Ensure that