How To Fix IST_EBS318 - At least one of the contract accounts does not exist

IST_EBS318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 318

• Message text: At least one of the contract accounts does not exist

What causes this issue?

At least one of the contract accounts provided by the external billing
system does not exist.

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?

Check the list of contract accounts for which bill information was
requested.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IST_EBS318 - Details

• The SAP error message IST_EBS318, which states "At least one of the contract accounts does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find one or more contract accounts that are referenced in the bank statement data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Contract Account: The contract account(s) referenced in the bank statement may not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect account number, or the account being deleted or archived.
  Data Mismatch: The data in the bank statement may not match the expected format or values in the SAP system, leading to the inability to identify the contract account.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EBS settings that prevent the system from correctly interpreting the contract accounts.
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the contract accounts may not be properly maintained or