How To Fix FICO1349 - Condition type &1: Reference condition type "&2" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Condition type &1: Reference condition type "&2" does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1349 - Condition type &1: Reference condition type "&2" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FICO1349 indicates that there is an issue with a condition type in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) module. Specifically, it states that a reference condition type specified in the configuration does not exist in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during pricing procedures, invoice processing, or when configuring condition types for various financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Type: The reference condition type specified in the configuration is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration error or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted, leading to the system being unable to find it.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), the transport may not have included the necessary condition type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that reference a condition type that has not been created or has been removed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area where the condition types are defined (e.g., Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Verify that the reference condition type specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Condition Type:
  
  If the condition type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings.
  If it was deleted accidentally, you may need to restore it from a backup or transport request.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  If the condition type is missing, you may need to transport it again from the source system.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements that reference the condition type, review the code to ensure it is referencing the correct condition type.
  Update the code if necessary to point to an existing condition type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the configuration of condition types to ensure that all necessary steps were followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  OBY6 (Define Condition Types)
  OBB8 (Define Condition Types for Financial Accounting)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for FICO1349 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FICO1349 error and implement a solution to resolve it.