How To Fix FI617 - Enter item category "1", "2", or "3"

FI617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Enter item category "1", "2", or "3"

What causes this issue?

Company code &V1& does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI617 - Details

• The SAP error message FI617 ("Enter item category '1', '2', or '3'") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with invoice processing or document entry in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a specific item category to be entered for the transaction, and the user has not provided a valid item category.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The item category field is left blank or filled with an invalid value.
  The transaction type being processed requires a specific item category (1, 2, or 3) that has not been provided.
  The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be aligned with the requirements for the transaction being processed.
  
  Item Categories:
  
  Item Category "1": Typically represents standard items.
  Item Category "2": Often used for services or non-standard items.
  Item Category "3": May be used for special cases or specific types of transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI617 error, you can take the following