How To Fix FCOM_ECP020 - Configuration for Template &1 (&2) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_ECP - FCOM Easy Cost Planning

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Configuration for Template &1 (&2) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_ECP020 - Configuration for Template &1 (&2) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_ECP020 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to a specific template in the Financial Contract Management (FCM) module. The message states that the configuration for the specified template (identified by &1 and &2) does not exist. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access a template that has not been properly set up or is missing in the configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The template specified in the error message has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Template ID: The template ID being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the template configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the template.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the Financial Contract Management module and verify that the template with the specified ID exists.
  If it does not exist, create the necessary configuration for the template.
  
  
  
  Verify Template ID:
  
  Double-check the template ID being used in the transaction or process that triggered the error. Ensure it is correct and corresponds to an existing template.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the template configuration. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring templates in the Financial Contract Management module.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check the database tables related to templates).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FCOM_ECP020 error message in your SAP system.