How To Fix FAR_IPF_MSG020 - Format specification &1 is not maintained in customizing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_IPF_MSG - Message Class for Manage Incoming Payment Files app

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Format specification &1 is not maintained in customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_IPF_MSG020 - Format specification &1 is not maintained in customizing. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_IPF_MSG020, which states "Format specification &1 is not maintained in customizing," typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the configuration of the format specifications for asset postings or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The format specification referenced by the error message (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Format Specification: The format specification may be incorrectly defined or not aligned with the requirements of the transaction being executed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Integration with Financial Accounting