How To Fix EK157 - Transaction (CC = &, div. = &, MTrans = &, SubTrans = &) not allowed

EK157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Transaction (CC = &, div. = &, MTrans = &, SubTrans = &) not allowed

What causes this issue?

Main transaction &v3& with sub-transaction &v4& is not listed in the
catalog of allowed transactions for company code &v1&, division &v2& and
therefore cannot be used.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Select a transaction from the catalog or add the required transaction to
the list.
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EK157 - Details

• The SAP error message EK157 indicates that a specific transaction is not allowed for the given combination of company code (CC), division (div.), main transaction (MTrans), and sub-transaction (SubTrans). This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the areas of accounting, controlling, or logistics.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The transaction type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration tables.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction for the specified company code and division.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on business rules or settings in the system, preventing them from being executed under specific conditions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the transaction from being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the transaction type in the relevant SAP modules (e.g.,