How To Fix FICO1008 - Amount category &1 does not exist

FICO1008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Amount category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1008 - Amount category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FICO1008, which states "Amount category &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules when the system is unable to recognize or find a specified amount category. This can happen during various processes, such as posting transactions, running reports, or executing certain functions within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The amount category specified in the transaction or configuration may not be defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the amount category code being used, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain amount categories.
  System Upgrade or Changes: If the system has been recently upgraded or modified, certain amount categories may have been removed or altered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in the SAP