How To Fix IST_EBS500 - The application is &1, not &2

IST_EBS500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 500

• Message text: The application is &1, not &2

What causes this issue?

The function called here is only intended for application 'T'
(telecommunications).
It cannot run in any other application. Therefore processing was
cancelled.

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?

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_EBS500 - The application is &1, not &2 ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS500, which states "The application is &1, not &2," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing. This error indicates a mismatch between the expected application type and the actual application type being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The configuration for the bank statement processing may not align with the actual data being processed. For example, the system expects a certain application type (like a specific bank account or transaction type) but receives a different one.
  Incorrect Data: The data in the bank statement file may not match the expected format or application type defined in the SAP system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the EBS processing, they may lead to unexpected application types being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IST_EBS500 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Electronic