How To Fix FICO1163 - &3: Amount category &2 not defined in Customizing for condition type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: &3: Amount category &2 not defined in Customizing for condition type &1

What causes this issue?

The condition data entered does not agree with Customizing
for this condition type..
Such errors may oocur due to a retroactive change in Customizing or due
to incorrect BAPI data.

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 FICO1163 - &3: Amount category &2 not defined in Customizing for condition type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FICO1163 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a condition type in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. Specifically, the error states that the amount category for a specified condition type is not defined in the Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The amount category for the specified condition type has not been defined in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type being used may not be appropriate for the transaction or may not have been set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully implemented or may have missing components.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICO1163 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant path for defining condition types. This is usually found under:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Invoices > Define Condition Types.
  
  
  Look for the condition type specified in the error message (&1) and check if the amount category (&2) is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Amount Category:
  
  If the amount category is missing, you will need to define it. This can typically be done in the same area where you check the condition types.
  Ensure that the amount category is correctly linked to the condition type.
  
  
  
  Review Related Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all related configurations for the condition type are correctly set up, including any dependencies or prerequisites that may affect its functionality.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in FI/CO.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for Customizing, FB60 for entering vendor invoices, and FBL1N for vendor line items.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific condition type or error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FICO1163 error message in SAP.