How To Fix 5C180 - FAK & is not allowed due to type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 180

• Message text: FAK & is not allowed due to type &

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Cantons for family equalization fund must always be of type KA.
Company rules and federal rules are of type FI or BU and are stored
at personnel subarea level as a FAK company rule.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C180 - FAK & is not allowed due to type & ?

  The SAP error message "5C180 FAK & is not allowed due to type &" typically indicates that there is an issue with the type of document or transaction you are trying to process in the SAP system. This error often arises in the context of financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules, where certain types of documents or transactions are restricted based on their configuration or the business rules set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are trying to use may not be allowed for the specific transaction you are attempting to perform. This could be due to configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain document types for specific operations.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules that prevent the use of certain document types for specific transactions.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the document type in question.
  
  
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the document type you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the document type in the SAP system. Ensure that the document type is allowed for the transaction you are trying to perform. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting settings.
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the document type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to review the configuration and authorization settings.
  
  
  Check for Transaction Type Compatibility: Ensure that the transaction type you are using is compatible with the document type. You may need to adjust the transaction or use a different document type.
  
  
  Review SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SU01 (for user management), and SE93 (for transaction codes).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document types and their configurations.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.