How To Fix 1E859 - &1 not assigned to a FM for check digit procedure DE (Customizing error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 859

• Message text: &1 not assigned to a FM for check digit procedure DE (Customizing error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E859 - &1 not assigned to a FM for check digit procedure DE (Customizing error) ?

  The SAP error message 1E859 indicates that a specific check digit procedure (in this case, DE for Germany) is not assigned to a financial management (FM) area. This is a customizing error that typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the check digit procedure in the context of financial transactions.
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The check digit procedure DE has not been properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The check digit procedure is not assigned to the relevant FM area or is incorrectly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been correctly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Incoming Payments -> Check Digit Procedure -> Define Check Digit Procedure
  
  Ensure that the check digit procedure DE is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Check Digit Procedure:
  
  Still in the IMG, navigate to:
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Incoming Payments -> Check Digit Procedure -> Assign Check Digit Procedure to FM Area
  
  Make sure that the check digit procedure DE is assigned to the relevant FM area.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial management and customizing, such as OBD2 (for check digit procedures) and SPRO (for accessing the IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1E859 and ensure that the check digit procedure is correctly configured in your SAP system.