How To Fix FITVPS218 - & does not exist on &

FITVPS218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: & does not exist on &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS218 - & does not exist on & ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS218 typically indicates that a specific item or entry does not exist in the system. This error often arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing, vendor master data, or similar financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The item or entry that the system is trying to access does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The entry was never created.
  The entry was deleted or archived.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may not align with the data being processed, leading to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the specific entry.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Data Entry: Check the transaction or entry that triggered the error. Ensure that all references (like document numbers, vendor IDs, etc.) are correct and exist in the system.
  
  
  Check for Deletions: If