How To Fix FCO512 - Select a different document category

FCO512 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO - Messages for Failure Cost Processing FCO

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Select a different document category

What causes this issue?

You have selected a document category for this report that is not
supported by SAP.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The report is not executed.

How to fix this error?

You can select the following document categories:
Rework
Scrap costs
Rework costs
Additional expense costs

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO512 - Select a different document category ?

  The SAP error message FCO512 ("Select a different document category") typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with document types in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the document category you are trying to use is not valid for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Category: The document category selected does not match the requirements of the transaction or the configuration settings in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document category may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions on which document categories can be used, based on business rules or system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Valid Document Category: Review the available document categories and select one that is appropriate for the transaction you are processing. You can usually find this