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

IST_EBS189 - Overview

• 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