How To Fix FICO1282 - Number of Days for &1 and Frequency Category &2 not Permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Number of Days for &1 and Frequency Category &2 not Permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1282 - Number of Days for &1 and Frequency Category &2 not Permitted ?

  The SAP error message FICO1282 typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling (FICO) when there is an issue with the configuration of the number of days and frequency category for a specific financial transaction or process. This error indicates that the combination of the specified number of days and the frequency category is not allowed based on the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The number of days specified for a particular financial transaction does not match the allowed values for the given frequency category in the system configuration.
  Invalid Frequency Category: The frequency category may not be set up correctly or may not support the specified number of days.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or policies that restrict the combination of days and frequency categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for the relevant financial transaction (e.g., payment terms, billing, etc.).
  Verify the allowed combinations of number of days and frequency categories. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  
  
  Adjust Parameters:
  
  If the number of days is incorrect, adjust it to a value that is permitted for the specified frequency category.
  If the frequency category is incorrect, change it to a valid category that supports the specified number of days.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or process to understand the valid configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), FB60 (for vendor invoices), or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to investigate the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: Sometimes, custom logic implemented through user exits or BAdIs may affect the behavior of financial transactions. Check if any custom code is influencing the configuration.
  Documentation: Always refer to the latest SAP notes and documentation for updates or changes related to the error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FICO1282 error message in SAP.