How To Fix FICO1165 - &3: Amount category &2 not created for condition type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: &3: Amount category &2 not created 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 FICO1165 - &3: Amount category &2 not created for condition type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FICO1165 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of condition types in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. Specifically, the error message states that an amount category has not been created for a specified condition type.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The condition type specified in the error message does not have an associated amount category defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the condition type may not be correctly configured to allow for the specified amount category.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entry in the transaction that is triggering the error, such as incorrect or incomplete information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICO1165 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the condition type in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code OBB8 to access the condition types for financial transactions.
  Verify that the condition type specified in the error message has an associated amount category defined.
  
  
  
  Define Amount Category:
  
  If the amount category is missing, you will need to create it.
  Use transaction code OBB8 to define the amount category for the condition type.
  Ensure that the amount category is correctly linked to the condition type.
  
  
  
  Review Related Settings:
  
  Check if there are any other related settings that might affect the condition type, such as pricing procedures or account determination settings.
  Ensure that all necessary configurations are in place for the condition type to function correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by executing the transaction that previously triggered the error.
  Ensure that the error no longer appears and that the transaction processes successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBB8 for condition types and VK11 for maintaining condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the FICO1165 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICO1165 error and ensure that the condition type is properly configured in your SAP system.