How To Fix FAPM001 - Message type & does not exist

FAPM001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAPM - Attached Payment Media

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Message type & does not exist

Self-Explanatory Message

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FAPM001 - Details

• The SAP error message FAPM001 typically indicates that a specific message type does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to financial accounting or asset management processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Type: The specified message type is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be looking for a message type that has not been set up correctly in the configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the message type may not have been included or properly activated.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may reference a message type that does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and verify if the message type