How To Fix IST_EBS186 - The action category could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 186

• Message text: The action category could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The FKK_AKTIV_GET_CURRENT_ACTIVITY function module could not determine
the action.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS186 - The action category could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS186, which states "The action category could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the appropriate action category for a specific transaction or entry in the bank statement.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The action category may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for the bank statement processing are incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the bank statement data and the action categories in SAP may not be set up properly. This can occur if the bank statement format does not match the expected format in SAP.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data in the bank statement itself, such as missing or incorrect information that prevents the system from determining the action category.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in