How To Fix FI587 - Define document type and allocation items

FI587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Define document type and allocation items

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FI587 - Details

• The SAP error message FI587, "Define document type and allocation items," typically occurs in the Financial Accounting (FI) module when there is an issue with the configuration of document types or allocation items in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as posting transactions or executing certain financial reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type required for the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The allocation items associated with the document type may not be properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified document type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the document types or allocation items.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI587 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Document > Document