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3400255 - "File contains element <PstlAdr> that is not defined in the format" error while importing bank statement - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Symptom

Bank statement import fails due to error: "File contains element <PstlAdr> that is not defined in the format".

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Enter App Manage Incoming Payment Files and upload bank statement manually (or via MBC electronically).
  2. In this case example it has format CAMT.053.001.02.
  3. Upload fails with the following errors:
  • An error occurred during the mapping.
  • File contains element <PstlAdr> that is not defined in the format

Cause

The bank file format contains fields that are not foreseen in the SAP delivered mapping. 

The mapping delivered by SAP follows the guidance of CGI Group. For this field <PstlAdr> there is no guidance (Bilaterally Determined). Because of this it is not included in the standard mapping.

Resolution

Create your customized copy in 'Map Format Data for Incoming Files from Banks' Activity (SSCUI 170010) and add the field in the copy format.

Keywords

map format data, SSCUI 170010, PstlAdr, <PstlAdr>, import, bank statement, element, MBC, CGI, Manage Incoming Payment Files, F1680, F1 680, missing field , KBA , FI-BL-PT-BA-2CL , bank statement (Public Cloud) , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions