How To Fix FKK_EBS188 - Activity &2 is defined for user key &1, not activity &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Activity &2 is defined for user key &1, not activity &3

trados = docu -> fi -> fica

What causes this issue?

A run of activity &2& is defined for user key &1&. However, report
<LS>FKJO_SCHEDULE</> was called with activity &3&. A verification
caused this
inconsistency.

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?

Check the entries of the report <LS>FKJO_SCHEDULE</>. If you have
entered the
correct activities, then the activity of the run defined for user
key &1&
is probably incorrect. In this case, the call of the function module
<LS>FKJO_JC_PARAMS_ADD</> that takes place further up in the
program logic is
incorrect.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS188 - Activity &2 is defined for user key &1, not activity &3 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS188 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with electronic bank statement processing. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the user key and the activity being performed.
  Cause:
  The error message FKK_EBS188 is triggered when:
  
  A specific activity (denoted as &3) is being attempted by a user who is only authorized for a different activity (denoted as &2) associated with the user key (&1).
  This usually happens due to configuration issues or incorrect user authorizations in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user authorizations for the user key (&1). Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the activity (&3) that is being attempted.
  You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to check the user profile and roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Activity Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the activities in the electronic bank statement processing. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Electronic Bank Statement > Define Activities. Ensure that the activities are correctly defined and that the user key is associated with the correct activities.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Key Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the user key settings to ensure that the user is assigned the correct activities. This may involve modifying the user key configuration or reassigning the user to a different key that has the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to electronic bank statement processing for any additional insights or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on electronic bank statement processing and user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKK_EBS188 error message in your SAP system.