How To Fix FKK_EBS166 - Close reconciliation key &1 manually; call test reports

FKK_EBS166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Close reconciliation key &1 manually; call test reports

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when closing the reconciliation key.
This indicates that there is a serious problem.

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?

Close the reconciliation key manually.
Execute test report <LS>RFKKABS1</>.
If this report finds errors, execute report <LS>RFKKABS2</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKK_EBS166 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_EBS166 typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with electronic bank statement processing. This error indicates that there is a reconciliation key that needs to be closed manually, and it suggests that you should call test reports to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FKK_EBS166 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Reconciliation: The reconciliation key (which is often related to a specific transaction or payment) has not been fully processed or reconciled.
  Manual Intervention Required: The system has detected that certain entries related to the reconciliation key require manual intervention to close.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the automatic closing of the reconciliation key.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the electronic bank statement processing in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Manual Closure:
  
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