Message type: E = Error
Message class: FKC1 - FI-CAC: Central Functions
Message number: 022
Message text: Format short name &1 has not been defined.
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The SAP error message FKC1022, which states "Format short name &1 has not been defined," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when the system is trying to process a document or transaction that requires a specific format for output (like a report or a document) that has not been set up in the system.
Cause: Missing Configuration: The format short name referenced in the error message has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing configuration in the financial accounting settings. Incorrect Input: The format short name might have been incorrectly entered or referenced in the transaction or report. Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the format may not have been included or properly transported.
Solution: Define the Format: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction codes like SPRO). Navigate to the relevant section for defining formats (e.g., for
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