How To Fix FICO1172 - Date category &2 must be added to condition type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Date category &2 must be added to condition type &1

What causes this issue?

There is an error in Customizing.
You must add an additional date category for the condition type.

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 FICO1172 - Date category &2 must be added to condition type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FICO1172 indicates that a specific date category must be added to a condition type in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. This error typically arises when there is a configuration issue related to pricing or conditions in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A condition type is being used in a transaction (like pricing, discounts, or surcharges) that requires a specific date category, but that date category has not been defined or assigned to the condition type in the configuration.
  The system expects a date category (like validity date, posting date, etc.) to be associated with the condition type, but it is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Basic Functions > Pricing > Define Condition Types.
  Find the condition type mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1).
  Check if the required date category (e.g., &2) is assigned to the condition type.
  
  
  
  Assign Date Category:
  
  If the date category is not assigned, you will need to add it.
  Edit the condition type and assign the appropriate date category that is required for your business process.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or settings that might be affecting the condition type or its date category.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which date category to assign, consult the SAP documentation or your functional consultant for guidance on the appropriate settings for your business scenario.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or VK11/VK12 for maintaining condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in FI/CO configurations.