How To Fix FS888 - External system returned different number of items: Input &1 <> Output &2

FS888 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 888

• Message text: External system returned different number of items: Input &1 <> Output &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS888 - External system returned different number of items: Input &1 <> Output &2 ?

  The SAP error message FS888 indicates a mismatch between the number of items expected by the system and the number of items returned by an external system during a data exchange process. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving integration with external systems, such as when processing financial transactions, data imports, or interfacing with third-party applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Mismatch: The external system may have sent a different number of records than what SAP expected. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect data extraction or transformation in the external system.
  Network issues causing incomplete data transmission.
  Configuration errors in the interface settings.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The mapping or configuration settings in the integration process may not align correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected and actual data.
  
  
  Business Logic Errors: There may be business rules or logic in the external system that result in a different number of items being processed or sent.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External System Logs: Review the logs of