How To Fix >1004 - Administrative data not defined for application &1, posting area &2

>1004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >1 - Shockwave SAPGUI message handling

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Administrative data not defined for application &1, posting area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >1004 - Administrative data not defined for application &1, posting area &2 ?

  The SAP error message >1004 Administrative data not defined for application &1, posting area &2 typically indicates that there is a missing configuration or setup in the system related to the specified application and posting area. This error often arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where administrative data is required for processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The administrative data for the specified application (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling) and posting area (e.g., General Ledger, Cost Center) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the application or posting area may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the requirements of the transaction being processed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the settings for the application and posting area mentioned in the error