How To Fix FKK_EBS189 - Function module FKK_EBS_VARIANT_CHECK does not support activity type &1

FKK_EBS189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Function module FKK_EBS_VARIANT_CHECK does not support activity type &1

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FKK_EBS189 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_EBS189 indicates that the function module FKK_EBS_VARIANT_CHECK does not support the specified activity type. This error typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with variants for processing bank statements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Unsupported Activity Type: The activity type specified in the processing variant is not supported by the function module. This could happen if the activity type is incorrectly configured or if it is not intended for use with the current processing variant.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Electronic Bank Statement processing in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings for the activity type in question.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the EBS processing, they might not be handling certain activity types correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following