How To Fix FKK_EBS162 - The trunk &1 already has the maximum no. of reconciliation keys (999)

FKK_EBS162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: The trunk &1 already has the maximum no. of reconciliation keys (999)

What causes this issue?

In the interface for an external billing system, up to 999
reconciliation keys can be created for each nine-digit reconciliation
key body.
This maximum number of keys has been exceeded.

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?

In the input screen for the mass activity, enter a different date ID.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKK_EBS162 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_EBS162 indicates that a specific trunk (or account) has reached the maximum number of reconciliation keys allowed, which is 999. This error typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with reconciliation of bank transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to create or assign a new reconciliation key to a trunk that has already reached its limit of 999 reconciliation keys. This can happen due to:
  
  High Volume of Transactions: If a trunk is used for a large number of transactions, it can quickly reach the maximum limit of reconciliation keys.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that it generates a new reconciliation key for each transaction, leading to rapid accumulation.
  Data Management Issues: Inefficient data management practices may lead to unnecessary retention of reconciliation keys.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
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