How To Fix 68180 - Transact.type & is assigned to transact. category & (only 'A' allowed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Transact.type & is assigned to transact. category & (only 'A' allowed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68180 - Transact.type & is assigned to transact. category & (only 'A' allowed) ?

  The SAP error message 68180 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a transaction type to a transaction category. Specifically, it states that the transaction type you are trying to use is not compatible with the transaction category, and only transaction category 'A' is allowed for that transaction type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type Assignment: The transaction type you are using is not assigned to the correct transaction category. In this case, the system expects the transaction type to be associated with category 'A'.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the transaction type is not properly set up in the customizing settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly selected the wrong transaction type or category during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant area for transaction types and categories (e.g., Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Document Entry > Define Transaction Types).
  Verify that the transaction type is correctly assigned to the transaction category 'A'.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during data entry, review the transaction type and category selected. Ensure that you are using a transaction type that is compatible with the transaction category 'A'.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to transaction types and categories to understand the specific requirements and restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or data entry corrections, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: These are used to categorize different types of financial transactions in SAP. Each transaction type can have specific rules and settings associated with it.
  Transaction Categories: These are broader classifications that group similar transaction types together. Category 'A' typically refers to standard transactions.
  Customizing Settings: It's important to ensure that all relevant customizing settings are correctly configured to avoid such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.