How To Fix FICO1162 - &2: Condition type &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: &2: Condition type &1 not defined

What causes this issue?

This condition type is not defined in Customizing.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1162 - &2: Condition type &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message FICO1162 typically indicates that a specific condition type (denoted as &1) is not defined in the system for the context in which it is being used. This error is often encountered in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules when dealing with pricing, conditions, or other financial calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The condition type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for pricing or conditions.
  Incorrect Usage: The condition type is being referenced in a context where it is not applicable or has not been set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have been incorrectly transported.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that reference this condition type, they may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining condition types (e.g., for pricing or financial conditions).
  Ensure that the condition type &1 is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Condition Type:
  
  If the condition type is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This involves specifying the necessary parameters and settings for the condition type.
  Make sure to assign it to the appropriate pricing procedure or relevant area in FI/CO.
  
  
  
  Review Usage:
  
  Check where the condition type is being used (e.g., in pricing procedures, invoices, etc.) to ensure it is appropriate for that context.
  If it is being used incorrectly, adjust the configuration or the usage accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific condition type and its usage to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction or program that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE80 for development objects to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific condition type or error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.