How To Fix CACS_LIABILITY028 - Unknown liability type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_LIABILITY - Liability

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Unknown liability type &1

What causes this issue?

Liability type &v1& is unknown at time-spot &v2&(technical time-spot
&v3&)

System Response

The process is ending with errors.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing for liability types.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_LIABILITY028 - Unknown liability type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CACS_LIABILITY028 indicates that there is an issue with an unknown liability type in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Customer Activity Management (CAM) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, where liability types are used to categorize different financial obligations.
  Cause:
  The error message "Unknown liability type &1" suggests that the system is trying to process a liability type that is not recognized or defined in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The liability type may not be configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that references the liability type.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary settings for the liability type may not have been implemented.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the liability type may not have been included or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for liability types in the SAP system. This can typically be found under the path: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Liability Management > Define Liability Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the liability type referenced in the error message is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or document that triggered the error. Check for any typos or incorrect entries related to the liability type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the liability type is a custom one, ensure that all necessary documentation and configurations have been completed.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport, verify that all relevant objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help documentation for more details on liability types and their configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.