How To Fix FMSHERLOCK018 - No bank statement found for short key &1 and single record number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMSHERLOCK -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No bank statement found for short key &1 and single record number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMSHERLOCK018 - No bank statement found for short key &1 and single record number &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMSHERLOCK018 indicates that the system could not find a bank statement corresponding to the specified short key and single record number. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank statement processing in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bank Statement: The most common cause is that the bank statement with the specified short key and record number has not been uploaded or processed in the system.
  Incorrect Short Key or Record Number: The short key or record number provided may be incorrect or does not match any existing records in the bank statement processing table.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between the bank and the SAP system, leading to missing records.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the bank statement processing settings that prevent the system from recognizing the bank statement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Bank Statement Upload: Check if the bank statement has been uploaded correctly. If not, upload the bank statement again.
  Check Short Key and Record Number: Ensure that the short key and single record number you are using are correct. You can do this by checking the bank statement records in the system.
  Review Bank Statement Processing: Go to the transaction code for bank statement processing (e.g., FF67 for manual upload) and verify if the statement is present.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for bank statement processing in SAP. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined for the bank and the statement type.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF67 (for manual bank statement upload), FF.5 (for automatic bank statement processing), and FBL3N (for account balance display).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to bank statement processing that might address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on bank statement processing for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.