How To Fix FKK_ID_SEPA009 - Total number of records & is not equal to total & in & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_ID_SEPA - FICA loc. cross-country SEPA messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Total number of records & is not equal to total & in & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_ID_SEPA009 - Total number of records & is not equal to total & in & & ?

  The SAP error message FKK_ID_SEPA009 typically occurs in the context of the SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) payment processing, particularly when dealing with the generation of SEPA XML files for direct debits or credit transfers. This error indicates a mismatch between the total number of records specified in the SEPA file and the actual number of records processed.
  Cause:
  The error message FKK_ID_SEPA009 is triggered when:
  
  The total number of records specified in the SEPA file header does not match the actual number of records (transactions) included in the file.
  There may be missing or incorrectly formatted records in the payment run.
  There could be issues with the configuration of the payment run or the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the SEPA File: 
  
  Open the generated SEPA XML file and verify the <NumberOfTransactions> tag in the file header. Ensure that it matches the actual number of transaction records present in the file.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Run Data:
  
  Go back to the payment run in SAP and check the list of transactions included. Ensure that all intended transactions are present and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Re-generate the SEPA File:
  
  If discrepancies are found, you may need to re-run the payment process to regenerate the SEPA file. Ensure that all necessary transactions are included.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Transactions:
  
  Look for any errors in individual transactions that may have caused them to be excluded from the SEPA file. This could include missing data, incorrect account numbers, or other validation issues.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for SEPA payments in SAP. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up, including the payment method and bank details.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Compliance: Ensure that your SAP system is compliant with SEPA regulations, as this can affect the generation of SEPA files.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) and FBPM (Manage Payment Media) for managing payment runs and media.
  Testing: If you are in a development or testing environment, consider running test transactions to ensure that the SEPA file generation works as expected before moving to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKK_ID_SEPA009 error in your SAP system.