How To Fix FB157 - Doc. &: Transaction code & is not defined in table T020

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Doc. &: Transaction code & is not defined in table T020

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB157 - Doc. &: Transaction code & is not defined in table T020 ?

  The SAP error message FB157 indicates that a specific document type (Doc. &) and transaction code (&) are not defined in the table T020. This table is used in SAP to define document types for financial accounting, and it is essential for processing financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type you are trying to use is not defined in the T020 table.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code you are using may not be associated with the document type in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the financial accounting settings that prevents the document type from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OBAY (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Types -> Define Document Types).
  Verify if the document type you are trying to use is listed in the T020 table.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new document type or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Code:
  
  Ensure that the transaction code you are using is valid and correctly associated with the document type.
  You can check the transaction code in the SAP system to see if it is configured to use the document type.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to use the document type and transaction code.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional Consultant to check for any underlying configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T020: This table contains the definitions of document types used in financial accounting. You can view it using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to document types include FB01 (Post Document), FB50 (G/L Account Document), and others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to document types and transaction codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.