How To Fix ACEC_S4067 - &1 is configured as reference of &2. However, item type &1 doesn't exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEC_S4 - Customizing Message for Accrual Engine in S4 Version

• Message number: 067

• Message text: &1 is configured as reference of &2. However, item type &1 doesn't exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEC_S4067 - &1 is configured as reference of &2. However, item type &1 doesn't exist. ?

  The SAP error message ACEC_S4067 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to item types in the system. Specifically, it states that an item type (denoted as &1) is configured as a reference for another item type (denoted as &2), but the specified item type &1 does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Type: The item type that is referenced (i.e., &1) has not been defined or has been deleted from the system.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings where the reference is pointing to a non-existent item type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the item type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where item types are defined.
  Verify if the item type &1 exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  If the item type &1 is not needed, you can remove or change the reference in the configuration for item type &2 to point to a valid item type.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Item Type:
  
  If the item type is required, create it in the system with the necessary attributes and settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects, including item types, were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the configuration of item types in your specific SAP module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE80 (for object navigator) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.