How To Fix FC209 - No text proposal for correction type & required, entry is deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 209

• Message text: No text proposal for correction type & required, entry is deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC209 - No text proposal for correction type & required, entry is deleted ?

  The SAP error message FC209 "No text proposal for correction type & required, entry is deleted" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with correction types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a text proposal for a specific correction type that is required for processing a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Proposal: The primary cause of this error is that there is no text proposal defined for the specified correction type in the system. This can happen if the configuration for the correction type is incomplete or if the necessary text entries have been deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The correction type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of the required text proposal.
  Data Deletion: If the text proposal was previously available but has been deleted or is not maintained in the relevant tables, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for correction types in SAP. This can typically be found under the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Ensure that the correction type in question is properly configured and that a text proposal exists for it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Text Proposals:
  
  If the text proposal is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. This can usually be done in the customizing settings (SPRO) under the relevant section for financial accounting.
  Go to the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Document Entry > Maintain Text Proposals for Correction Types.
  Add the necessary text proposals for the correction type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  If the text proposal was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it manually.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, OBD2 for maintaining text proposals, or FB01 for posting documents to test the changes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining text proposals and configuring correction types.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC209 error and ensure that the necessary text proposals are in place for the correction types in your SAP system.