How To Fix IST_EBS189 - The IST_EBS_VARIANT_CHECK func. mod. does not account for activ. type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 189

• Message text: The IST_EBS_VARIANT_CHECK func. mod. does not account for activ. type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS189 - The IST_EBS_VARIANT_CHECK func. mod. does not account for activ. type &1 ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS189 indicates that there is an issue with the function module IST_EBS_VARIANT_CHECK, specifically that it does not account for a certain activation type (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing, where the system is trying to validate or process a variant that is not properly configured for the specified activation type.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The activation type being used in the EBS processing is not defined or not properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables related to bank statement processing.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the EBS processing logic, they may not have accounted for all possible activation types.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the version of the function module and the configuration settings, especially if there have been recent updates or changes in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Electronic Bank Statement processing in SAP (Transaction code: OBPM1 for defining the bank statement variants).
  Ensure that the activation type in question is properly defined and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Function Module:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP development environment, you can check the source code of the IST_EBS_VARIANT_CHECK function module to see how it handles different activation types.
  If the activation type is indeed missing, you may need to enhance the function module or create a custom version that includes the necessary logic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to Electronic Bank Statement processing. There may be specific notes addressing this error or providing guidance on how to handle different activation types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide updates related to the Electronic Bank Statement functionality.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to bank statement processing, such as OBPM1, OBPM2, and FF_5 for processing bank statements.
  Testing: After making any changes, ensure to test the EBS processing thoroughly to confirm that the error has been resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.