How To Fix IST_EBS153 - Parallelization-object and/or -variant are not maintained (-> long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Parallelization-object and/or -variant are not maintained (-> long text)

What causes this issue?

When you start a parallel mass activity, you must enter a parallel
processing object and a parallel processing variant. This information
is required to create intervals. In this case, either the parallel
processing object or variant is not maintained.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In the case of an immediate start:
Copy the existing mass run and choose a different ID. Maintain the
parallel processing variant. Now you can start the new mass run. You
can create a new variant by choosing 'Variant maintenance' if required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS153 - Parallelization-object and/or -variant are not maintained (-> long text) ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS153 indicates that there is an issue with the parallelization object and/or variant not being maintained in the context of a specific process, typically related to the Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing or similar batch jobs.
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when:
  
  Missing Configuration: The parallelization object or variant required for the job is not defined or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Job Setup: The job that is being executed is not properly configured to handle parallel processing.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the required objects or variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IST_EBS153 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Parallelization Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the job is defined (e.g., SM37 for job monitoring).
  Verify the job configuration and ensure that the parallelization object and variant are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Maintain Variants:
  
  Use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to access the program associated with the job.
  Check if the required variant is created and maintained. If not, create a new variant with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Job Definition:
  
  Ensure that the job definition includes the correct parallelization object. You can do this by checking the job's attributes in the job scheduling area.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to access the parallelization object and variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or program you are working with for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37 (Job Monitoring)
  SE38/SA38 (Execute Program)
  SM36 (Define Job)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to Electronic Bank Statement processing and parallelization settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IST_EBS153 error in your SAP system.