How To Fix FITPCUSTOMIZING002 - Enter a geographical type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITPCUSTOMIZING - Message Class for Travel Planning (Customizing)

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter a geographical type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITPCUSTOMIZING002 - Enter a geographical type ?

  The SAP error message FITPCUSTOMIZING002 typically occurs when the system requires a geographical type to be specified in the context of customizing the financial accounting settings, particularly in the area of tax configuration or when dealing with geographical data related to business partners or customers.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A geographical type (such as country, region, or other geographical identifiers) is not defined or is missing in the relevant configuration settings.
  The system expects a geographical type to be entered for a specific transaction or configuration but finds it absent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SAP. This is usually found under SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Define Geographical Types.
  Ensure that the necessary geographical types are defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Enter Geographical Type:
  
  If you are in a transaction that requires a geographical type, ensure that you enter the required information in the relevant fields. This could be during the creation or modification of a customer, vendor, or other master data.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the business partner or customer/vendor in question. Ensure that the geographical type is filled in the address or relevant sections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the geographical types required for your configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings. If not, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  Training and Documentation: If you are new to SAP or the specific module, consider training resources or documentation that can provide a deeper understanding of geographical types and their importance in SAP configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.