How To Fix 1K102 - Format & does not exist

1K102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1K - BCA: Account Type

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Format & does not exist

What causes this issue?

No format could be determined for the application of funds.

How to fix this error?

File a format for this bank area:
<DS:TRAN.F9MB>Settings bank area </>
If no format exists, define the format:
<DS:TRAN.F9MI>define formats</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1K102 - Format & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "1K102 Format & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific format that is required for processing a document or transaction. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with output formats for documents, print layouts, or data exports.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Format Definition: The specified format has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the format was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Format Name: The format name being referenced may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the format was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Format Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., NACE for output types) and verify if the format is