How To Fix IST_EBS109 - Application &1 is not permitted for document transfer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST_EBS - Interface Between IS-T and External Billing System

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Application &1 is not permitted for document transfer

What causes this issue?

You called the function for IS-T document transfer from a billing
system in an external environment. This function is not supported in
the application where you called it from.

System Response

The system determined an application that is not 'T'. Therefore
processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

You <ZH>cannot</> use the function you require in this environment.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS109 - Application &1 is not permitted for document transfer ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS109, which states "Application &1 is not permitted for document transfer," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing. This error indicates that the application or document type you are trying to use for the bank statement processing is not allowed or configured correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The application type (e.g., accounting document, payment document) is not configured for document transfer in the EBS settings.
  Document Type Restrictions: The specific document type you are trying to process may not be permitted for the bank statement processing.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the document transfer for the specified application.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the EBS process, they may not be handling the document types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Electronic Bank Statement in SAP (Transaction code: OBBA or through SPRO).
  Ensure that the application type you are using is correctly configured for document transfer. This includes checking the settings for the bank statement processing and the allowed document types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is allowed for the bank statement processing. You can check this in the configuration settings for the bank statement.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the document transfer. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Electronic Bank Statement processing for any specific requirements or restrictions regarding document types.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is being triggered. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBBA (for configuring EBS) and others related to bank accounting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IST_EBS109 error and implement a solution to resolve it.