EBS BAI / BAI2 Format Standard File Structures in SAP

Hello Collegues
We have standard file structures which can be viewed in T.code SE11 for LockBox such as FLB01-FLB09 etc.,
Does anyone know the structure names for EBS BAI or BAI2 or NACHA format.
Also, does SAP allow to process / clear a EBS BAI2 or NACHA format EBS File in T.code FF.5 or FF_5.
I checked in the T.code FF_5 and the std format option is only BAI, Multicash, MT940 etc but no BAI2 or Nacha format.
My Bank is Wells Fargo who sends me EBS file in BAI2 or Nacha format.
Request your inputs pls
Thanks & Regards
Amarnath.R

Hi Amar,
Did you find the answer to this? I’m stuck at the same level
Thanks

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