3753555 - BAI2 bank statement file import does not auto-reconcile the outgoing check payments

After uploading a BAI2 file, the imported bank statement does not automatically recognize and complete the outgoing check payment.

The following log messages are generated during processing:

• Interpretation algorithm "013: Outgoing Check: Check Number = or <> Payment is used
• No entry in check register, no posting

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SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

1. Open the app “Manage Incoming Payment Files”.
2. Upload a BAI2 bank statement file containing outgoing check transactions.
3. Import and reprocess the file for bank statement posting.
4. Observe that the outgoing check item is not automatically recognized or cleared, and the bank statement item remains in “Not Completed” status.

The BAI2 file structure is incorrect. For outgoing check interpretation using algorithm 013, the check number must be maintained in the 6th position of the record type 16.

For Example:

If the check number is not placed correctly, SAP cannot interpret the outgoing check information properly during automatic bank statement processing, even though the external transaction code is identified successfully.

1. If the incorrect bank statement has already been posted, reverse the affected bank statement item.
2. Correct the BAI2 file structure.
3. Ensure that the check number is maintained in the 6th position of the record type 16.
4. Re-upload the corrected BAI2 file using the “Manage Incoming Payment Files” app.
5. Reprocess the bank statement import.
6. Verify that the outgoing check payment is now automatically recognized and cleared successfully.

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