How To Fix EK454 - You have to define transaction &1 &2 first

EK454 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 454

• Message text: You have to define transaction &1 &2 first

What causes this issue?

Transaction &1 &2 is one of the valid transactions.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
select a different transaction
add the transaction to your list

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ISU_PENCIL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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EK454 - Details

• The SAP error message EK454 ("You have to define transaction &1 &2 first") typically occurs in the context of purchasing or procurement processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that a specific transaction type or document type has not been defined in the system, which is necessary for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transaction type or document type referenced in the error message has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code you are trying to use may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the transaction type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Transaction Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for purchasing or procurement (e.g., Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types).
  Check if the transaction type or document