How To Fix FI115 - Maintain reporting headers for financial transactions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Maintain reporting headers for financial transactions

What causes this issue?

The report headers for the individual financial transactions, such as
payments and invoices, have not yet been maintained in the relevant FM
area.

System Response

The column headers cannot be displayed.

How to fix this error?

Go to the implementation guide for Funds Management and maintain
information system headers for each financial transaction. Do the same
for Cash Budget Management. You can also do this in the standard
reports by choosing <LS>Environment -> Maintain headers</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI115 - Maintain reporting headers for financial transactions ?

  The SAP error message FI115, which states "Maintain reporting headers for financial transactions," typically occurs when there is a missing configuration related to the reporting headers for financial transactions in the SAP system. This error is often encountered during the posting of financial documents or when executing certain financial reports.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Reporting Header Configuration: The reporting headers for the specific financial transaction type have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not have the necessary reporting headers set up.
  Customizations or Changes: Recent changes or customizations in the system may have affected the reporting header settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI115 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Reporting Headers:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Reporting -> Maintain Reporting Headers.
  Here, you can define the necessary reporting headers for the financial transactions. Ensure that the relevant transaction types are included.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type you are trying to use is correctly configured and has the necessary reporting headers assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there have been recent changes or customizations, review them to ensure that they have not inadvertently removed or altered the reporting header settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to maintain reporting headers and the implications of different settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining transaction types) or OBR1 (for maintaining reporting headers) depending on your specific requirements.
  Documentation: Always refer to the latest SAP documentation or notes related to your version of SAP, as configurations and processes may vary.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the financial configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI115 error and maintain the necessary reporting headers for financial transactions in your SAP system.