How To Fix FDM_GENERAL083 - Installment plan type &1 defined in the user data does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_GENERAL - FSCM-DM Integration: Interface Layer

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Installment plan type &1 defined in the user data does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_GENERAL083 - Installment plan type &1 defined in the user data does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FDM_GENERAL083 indicates that the installment plan type specified in the user data does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with installment plans in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Installment Plan Type: The installment plan type referenced in the user data is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for installment plans may not have been set up correctly, or the specific plan type may have been deleted or not activated.
  User Data Issues: The user data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to a reference to an invalid or non-existent installment plan type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for installment plans in SAP. This can typically be found under the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Installment Plans > Define Installment Plan Types.
  Verify that the installment plan type specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Installment Plan Type:
  
  If the installment plan type does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are defined.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review User Data:
  
  Check the user data where the error is occurring. Ensure that the installment plan type is correctly referenced and that there are no typographical errors.
  If necessary, update the user data to reference a valid installment plan type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing installment plans and troubleshooting related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and user data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE16 for table browsing to investigate further.
  Tables: Relevant tables may include T_FDM_INSTALLMENT (for installment plan types) and T_FDM_USER_DATA (for user data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.