How To Fix IST_EBS197 - Mandatory parameters are not set

IST_EBS197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Mandatory parameters are not set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS197 - Mandatory parameters are not set ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS197: Mandatory parameters are not set typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing. This error indicates that certain required parameters or settings have not been configured correctly, which prevents the system from processing the bank statement.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: Required parameters for the bank statement processing are not set in the configuration.
  Incorrect Bank Account Settings: The bank account settings may not be properly defined in the system.
  Missing Mapping: The mapping of the bank statement format to the corresponding SAP structure may not be complete.
  Inadequate Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the required settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBBA (for configuring Electronic Bank Statement).
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly, including the bank account details and the relevant parameters for the EBS processing.
  
  
  
  Review Bank Account Settings:
  
  Use transaction code FI12 to check the settings for the