How To Fix FI894 - Criteria category group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Criteria category group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI894 - Criteria category group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FI894, which states "Criteria category group & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific criteria category group that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The criteria category group that the system is trying to reference has not been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect or invalid criteria category group in the transaction or report.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for financial accounting or controlling where criteria category groups are defined.
  Verify if the criteria category group exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Criteria Category Group:
  
  If the criteria category group is missing, you can create it by following the appropriate steps in the configuration menu.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input values in the transaction or report to ensure that the criteria category group is entered correctly.
  If you are using a selection screen, ensure that the field is populated with a valid value.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the criteria category group was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the criteria category groups relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration and execute the relevant transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.