How To Fix FINB_CONFIG086 - Type &1 does not exist

FINB_CONFIG086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_CONFIG - Financials Configuration

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_CONFIG086 - Type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FINB_CONFIG086 with the description "Type &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when the system is unable to find a specific configuration or data type that is expected in a particular process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified type (indicated by &1) is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration tables.
  Incorrect Customization: If there have been recent changes or customizations made to the system, it is possible that the type was inadvertently deleted or not properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to look for a type that does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO)