How To Fix FB464 - Correspondence type & is not permitted since document required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Correspondence type & is not permitted since document required

What causes this issue?

You entered correspondence type &V1&, which according to default
settings requires the specification of a document .

System Response

Abnormal termination of processing, since in the context of the report
you want to currently start, only correspondence types which require
the specification of an account are allowed.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry. If necessary, first change the default
settings for the entered correspondence type by means of customizing.
However, make sure that no inconsistent entries exist in the trigger
table. If necessary, you must first process the entries or set them to
completed so that these can be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB464 - Correspondence type & is not permitted since document required ?

  The SAP error message FB464 indicates that a correspondence type is not permitted because a document is required. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with correspondence related to invoices, payments, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Document: The system expects a document (like an invoice or payment document) to be associated with the correspondence type, but it is missing.
  Configuration Issues: The correspondence type may not be properly configured in the system to allow for the specific document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or process the correspondence for the specified document type.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or validations may be in place that require a document to be present before correspondence can be generated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB464 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Existence:
  
  Ensure that the required document (invoice, payment, etc.) exists in the system and is correctly posted.
  
  
  
  Review Correspondence Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the correspondence type in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting (FI) and check the settings for the correspondence type in question.
  Ensure that the correspondence type is set up to allow for the required document type.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the correspondence.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Rules:
  
  Review any business rules or validations that may be enforced in your organization regarding correspondence and document requirements.
  If necessary, adjust the rules or provide the required documents.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), or FB01 (Post Document) to check the status of the documents involved.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring correspondence types and understanding the requirements for financial documents.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to further investigate the problem.