How To Fix FICO1213 - Calculation category &1 does not exist; select a valid value

FICO1213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Calculation category &1 does not exist; select a valid value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1213 - Calculation category &1 does not exist; select a valid value ?

  The SAP error message FICO1213, which states "Calculation category &1 does not exist; select a valid value," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling (FICO) when a user attempts to perform an operation that requires a specific calculation category that is not defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The calculation category referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing configuration in the financial settings.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an invalid or non-existent calculation category in a transaction or report.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the calculation category may not have been included or properly transported.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the system or if the user is working in a different environment (e.g., development vs. production), the calculation category may not exist in the current environment.
  
  
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