Complete SAP Electronic Bank Statement + SAP Lockbox

SAP FICO Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) + Lockbox + Partial Payment with Automatic Payment Program (F110) | With Docs

SAP Electronic Bank Statement EBS and Lockbox
Complete Practical Training with Real Time Scenarios and Interview Preparation

This course is designed for SAP FICO consultants, support professionals, and interview preparation candidates who want strong practical knowledge of Bank Accounting and Reconciliation in SAP.

Electronic Bank Statement EBS is one of the MOST IMPORTANT and FREQUENTLY ASKED topics in SAP FICO interviews
In real-time projects, companies rely heavily on automated bank reconciliation using EBS, Lockbox, and Automatic Payment Program F110.

This course provides end-to-end understanding from configuration to posting, clearing, testing, and troubleshooting.

IMPORTANT
Highly recommended for SAP FICO Interview Preparation and Bank Accounting Support Roles.

SECTION 1
ELECTRONIC BANK STATEMENT EBS – MOST IMPORTANT FOR INTERVIEW

Electronic Bank Statement automates reconciliation of bank transactions with SAP books by importing bank files and posting them using predefined rules.

You will learn:

Complete EBS Process Flow

Difference between Manual Bank Statement and Electronic Bank Statement

Understanding Bank Statement Formats

MT940 Format

BAI2 Format

CSV and XML Formats

Understanding Bank File Structure Received from Bank

EBS CONFIGURATION IN SAP – STEP BY STEP

House Bank Configuration using FI12

Linking Bank Account with GL Accounts

Determination of GL Accounts in EBS

Configuration of Account Symbols

Configuration of Posting Keys and Posting Rules

Business Transaction Codes

Assign External Transactions to Posting Rules using OT57

Define Posting Rules using OT83

Interpretation Algorithms Configuration

How SAP Reads and Interprets Bank Statement Text

EBS SEARCH STRINGS – HIGHLY IMPORTANT FOR INTERVIEW

What are Search Strings in EBS

Why Search Strings are Critical for Automation

Configuration of Search Strings

Identifying Invoice Numbers, References, Bank Charges

Mapping Text Patterns to Correct GL Accounts

Search Strings Unit Testing

How Search Strings Reduce Manual Reconciliation Effort

EBS PROCESS EXECUTION AND TESTING

Uploading Bank Statement using FF_5

Automatic Posting and Clearing

Understanding Accounting Entries Generated by EBS

Post Processing using FEBAN and FEBA

Handling Unprocessed Items in Suspense Accounts

Understanding Important EBS Tables

Format and Field Functionality in EBS

AFTER COMPLETING EBS SECTION YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER

What is EBS in SAP

How MT940 and BAI2 formats work

How Posting Rules are configured

What are Search Strings and how they improve automation

How Interpretation Algorithms function

How Automatic Clearing works

How to troubleshoot EBS errors in support projects

SECTION 2
LOCKBOX – IMPORTANT FOR INTERVIEW

Lockbox is widely used in customer collections process in large organizations.

You will learn:

Complete Lockbox Process Flow

Understanding Lockbox File Received from Bank

Lockbox Configuration

Understanding BAI2 Format in Lockbox

Post Processing of Lockbox File using FLB1

Use of FLB2 in Lockbox Process

Origin ID and Destination ID in Lockbox

Status of Lockbox Posting

Applied

On Account

Unapplied

Understanding Accounting Entries in Lockbox

Customer Master Data Requirements

Understanding Lockbox Tables

Understanding Lockbox BAI2 File

Structure FLB06

Structure FLB04

Format and Field Functionality in Lockbox

AFTER COMPLETING LOCKBOX SECTION YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER

What is Lockbox and how it differs from EBS

What is Origin ID and Destination ID

What are Applied, On Account and Unapplied statuses

How Lockbox postings are processed

How to troubleshoot Lockbox errors

SECTION 3
PARTIAL PAYMENT WITH AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PROGRAM F110 – Bonus Lecture

Partial payment through F110 is a common real-time business requirement and a favorite interview question.

This section covers:

Special GL Indicator P

How to process Partial Payment using F110

Role of Payment Request

Invoice blocking and unblocking for Partial Payment

Complete business scenario explanation

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

SAP FICO Consultants

Support Consultants

Interview Preparation Candidates

Finance professionals handling bank reconciliation

Working professionals moving into SAP

Anyone who wants strong practical knowledge of Bank Accounting and Automation

WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT

Step-by-step configuration with real system logic

Strong focus on Search Strings and Automation

Real-time business scenarios

Interview-oriented coverage

Configuration to Testing approach

Clear explanation of Accounting Entries

Support project troubleshooting guidance

CAREER BENEFITS

After completing this course, you will:

Configure and Execute Electronic Bank Statement independently

Automate reconciliation using Search Strings

Handle Lockbox configuration and processing

Troubleshoot EBS and Lockbox issues confidently

Answer advanced SAP FICO interview questions clearly

Work effectively in SAP support and implementation projects

Disclaimer

This course is an independent training program and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by SAP SE (formerly known as SAP AG).

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Students are required to arrange their own SAP server access for hands-on practice.