How To Fix EK105 - Maintain subtransaction &1 (reason for error &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Maintain subtransaction &1 (reason for error &2)

What causes this issue?

When the sub-transactions for the billing in the IS-U application,
company code &v3&, division &v4& were checked, it was established that
the entries in view V_TE305 are not consistent.
For these sub-transactions, the following additional requirements must
be met:
(The reason in the error message corresponds to the number in the
list.)
If a sub-transaction is defined for at least one main transaction of
the billing, it must be defined for all of them.
The sub-transaction specified in the message has not been defined for
at least one of the main billing transactions.
(The keys for the main transactions of the billing are defined in view
V_TEIVV for the internal main transactions 0100 (consumption billing),
0200 (final billing), 0300 (man. credit/backbilling). The internal main
transactions themselves can be found in table TEIHVOR.)
For the same sub-transaction key, the debit/credit indicator must be
identical for all main transactions.
For the sub-transaction specified in the error message, a deviating
debit/credit indicator has been specified in at least one main
transaction.

System Response

Processing cannot continue.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the entries accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK105 - Maintain subtransaction &1 (reason for error &2) ?

  The SAP error message EK105, which states "Maintain subtransaction &1 (reason for error &2)," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when there is an issue with the subtransaction code associated with a particular line item.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Subtransaction: The subtransaction code that is required for the specific line item is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the subtransaction may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the purchasing document or the material master that prevent the subtransaction from being processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain or view the subtransaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EK105 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Subtransaction Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and check if the subtransaction code is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the subtransaction is valid for the purchasing document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Maintain Subtransaction:
  
  If the subtransaction is missing, you may need to create or maintain it. This can typically be done in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., OME9 for purchasing document types).
  Ensure that the subtransaction is assigned to the correct purchasing organization and document type.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the item in question to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including any relevant purchasing views.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the subtransaction. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the subtransaction and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view or edit the purchasing documents.
  Customizing Settings: Familiarize yourself with the customizing settings for purchasing documents in SAP, as this will help you understand how subtransactions are configured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EK105 error in your SAP system.