How To Fix 1E221 - Please maintain transaction type

1E221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Please maintain transaction type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E221 - Please maintain transaction type ?

  The SAP error message 1E221 ("Please maintain transaction type") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document types or transaction types in the SAP system. This error indicates that a required configuration for a specific transaction type has not been maintained in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transaction type you are trying to use has not been defined or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type associated with the transaction type may not be properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the transaction type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly configured to handle the transaction type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for your transaction type (e.g.,