How To Fix FI_E060 - Invalid value type entry

FI_E060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Invalid value type entry

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FI_E060 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E060 "Invalid value type entry" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting (FI) when there is an issue with the value type being used in a transaction or configuration. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of documents, configuration of financial statements, or when working with specific financial reports.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Value Type: The value type being used in the transaction may not be valid or recognized by the system. This can happen if the value type is not defined in the system or if it has been deactivated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to value types in the financial accounting module.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter an incorrect value type in the transaction screen.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain value types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Value Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration