How To Fix 881164 - No FI document type assigned to REA document type &1 - &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No FI document type assigned to REA document type &1 - &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881164 - No FI document type assigned to REA document type &1 - &2 ?

  The SAP error message "881164 No FI document type assigned to REA document type &1 - &2" typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when there is an attempt to post a transaction that requires a Financial Accounting (FI) document type, but the system cannot find a corresponding assignment for the specified Real Estate document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that there is no FI document type assigned to the specified Real Estate document type in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Customizations: If there have been customizations or changes in the system, it may have affected the mapping between RE document types and FI document types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the appropriate FI document type is assigned to the RE document type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Real Estate Management -> Basic Settings -> Assign Document Types.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Types:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the option to assign FI document types to RE document types.
  Check if the document type mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1) is listed and if it has a corresponding FI document type assigned.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to create a new assignment or modify an existing one to link the RE document type with the appropriate FI document type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the configuration is updated, try to perform the transaction again that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check table definitions if you need to investigate further.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides specific to Real Estate Management for more detailed instructions on document type assignments.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Real Estate Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary document types are correctly assigned in your SAP system.