How To Fix 62157 - Fuel type unknown (Define in Customizing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Fuel type unknown (Define in Customizing)

What causes this issue?

In the company code &v2&, a value has been entered that the program is
unable to interpret. This has happened in the Customizing of the
company code dependent parameters for the calculation type of advance
payment percentage rates.

System Response

The system does not make any calculations for the company code &v2&.
&WHAT_TO_DO& Inform your system administrator. A valid value has to be
maintained in the company code dependent parameters for the calculation
of the advance payment percentage rates in the Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62157 - Fuel type unknown (Define in Customizing) ?

  The SAP error message 62157, "Fuel type unknown (Define in Customizing)," typically occurs in the context of fuel management or logistics when the system encounters a fuel type that has not been defined in the system's configuration. This error is often seen in modules related to fuel management, such as SAP IS-Oil or SAP Logistics.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A transaction or process is attempting to use a fuel type that has not been configured in the system.
  The fuel type may be missing from the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  There may be a mismatch between the fuel type used in the transaction and the fuel types defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the missing fuel type in the SAP customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Navigate to Fuel Type Configuration:
  
  Follow the path: Logistics > Logistics General > Fuel Management > Define Fuel Types.
  Alternatively, you can search for "Define Fuel Types" in the IMG.
  
  
  
  Define the Fuel Type:
  
  In the "Define Fuel Types" section, you can add a new fuel type.
  Enter the necessary details such as the fuel type code, description, and any other relevant attributes.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that triggered the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Check the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your SAP module (e.g., IS-Oil) for more details on fuel management and configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  Consulting Support: If you are unsure about the correct configuration or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP fuel management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 62157 and ensure that the necessary fuel types are defined in your SAP system.