How To Fix EK853 - Internal main transaction & not maintained in system table TFKIHVOR

EK853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Internal main transaction & not maintained in system table TFKIHVOR

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EK853 - Details

• The SAP error message EK853 indicates that there is an issue with the internal main transaction not being maintained in the system table TFKIHVOR. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with invoice verification or related processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a transaction that requires a specific main transaction code, but that code is not defined in the TFKIHVOR table. This table is used to map various transaction types to their corresponding main transaction codes, which are essential for proper financial processing and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EK853 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the TFKIHVOR Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access the TFKIHVOR table.
  Look for the main transaction that is causing the error. If it is not present, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Main Transaction:
  
  If the main transaction is missing, you can add it by using