How To Fix AH271 - Reference value type &1 does not exist

AH271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Reference value type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

A reference value type which does not exist is entered in table TE221.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH271 - Reference value type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AH271, which states "Reference value type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost planning or budgeting. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a value type that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference value type specified in the error message has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Value Type: The value type being referenced may have been mistyped or is not valid for the context in which it is being used.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the value type may not have been included in the transport request.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the value type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for value types in