How To Fix FI159 - Parameter &1 must be selected for this document category

FI159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Parameter &1 must be selected for this document category

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FI159 - Details

• The SAP error message FI159 ("Parameter &1 must be selected for this document category") typically occurs in the Financial Accounting (FI) module when a required parameter is not selected for a specific document category during a transaction. This error is often related to the configuration of document types or the settings for specific financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category you are trying to use may not have the required parameters configured in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not be compatible with the parameters that are required for the transaction.
  User Input Error: The user may have missed selecting a necessary option or parameter in the transaction screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the SAP system (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the required parameters for the specific document category are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the specific transaction