How To Fix FKK_EBS206 - Error checking the date

FKK_EBS206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Error checking the date

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FKK_EBS206 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_EBS206 typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the date being checked during the processing of bank statements. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date provided in the bank statement may not be in the expected format.
  Date Out of Range: The date might fall outside the valid range defined in the system settings (e.g., fiscal year settings).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the EBS settings in SAP, such as incorrect mapping of fields.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the bank statement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date in the bank statement matches the expected format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD). If necessary, reformat the date in the source file.
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