How To Fix FKBPIDT038 - No settings in conversion Customizing for ID number categories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKBPIDT - Additional Partner Numbers

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No settings in conversion Customizing for ID number categories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKBPIDT038 - No settings in conversion Customizing for ID number categories ?

  The SAP error message FKBPIDT038 indicates that there are no settings in the conversion customizing for ID number categories. This typically occurs when the system is trying to process an ID number (such as a tax ID or social security number) but cannot find the necessary configuration to handle that specific ID number category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The primary cause of this error is that the necessary customizing settings for the ID number category in question have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect ID Number Category: The ID number being processed may not correspond to a valid category that has been set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKBPIDT038 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for ID number categories. This is usually found under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Invoices > Define ID Number Categories.
  
  
  Ensure that the ID number category you are trying to use is defined and has the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify ID Number Category:
  
  If the ID number category does not exist, you will need to create it.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify the settings to ensure they meet your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the ID number category settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the settings were supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the transport was successful.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to ID number categories for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to FKBPIDT038.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2 (for defining ID number categories) and SPRO (for accessing the IMG).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the settings, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKBPIDT038 error and ensure that your ID number categories are properly configured in SAP.