How To Fix FIEU_SAFT022 - Document types for manual FI invoices not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_SAFT - FIEU_SAFT

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Document types for manual FI invoices not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_SAFT022 - Document types for manual FI invoices not maintained ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_SAFT022 indicates that document types for manual Financial Accounting (FI) invoices have not been maintained in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to process a manual invoice but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the document type associated with that invoice.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the document type for manual FI invoices has not been defined or is not properly configured in the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type for manual invoices has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The document type may exist but is not correctly linked to the necessary settings for manual invoices.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have been incorrectly transported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to maintain the document types for manual FI invoices in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Maintain Document Types:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Document > Document Types > Define Document Types.
  Here, you can define or modify the document types for manual invoices.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Document Types:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use for manual invoices is listed and properly configured.
  Verify that the document type is assigned to the appropriate company code and has the necessary settings for manual invoice processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Types: Document types in SAP are used to categorize different types of financial transactions. Each document type has specific settings that determine how the system processes transactions.
  Manual Invoices: Manual invoices are typically used for transactions that do not originate from a purchase order or sales order, and they require specific configurations to ensure proper accounting treatment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or additional configuration steps recommended by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for further assistance.