How To Fix FKKAWM020 - Report type &1 for reporting country &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKAWM - Foreign Trade Declarations

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Report type &1 for reporting country &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKAWM020 - Report type &1 for reporting country &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKKAWM020 indicates that the system is unable to find a report type for a specific reporting country. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when generating reports or performing functions that require specific report types.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Report Type: The specified report type (&1) for the given reporting country (&2) is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the report types may not have been set up correctly or may be incomplete.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or modifications, they may not have been properly implemented or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the report type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Report Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for the FI-CA module.
  Navigate to the relevant area where report types are defined (usually under Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Reporting).
  Verify if the report type for the specified country exists. If not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Report Type:
  
  If the report type is missing, you can create a new report type or modify an existing one to include the necessary parameters for the reporting country.
  Ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Reports:
  
  If you are using custom reports, ensure that they are properly developed and activated.
  Review the custom code to ensure it aligns with the expected report types and countries.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the report type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport request to ensure it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report type and country to ensure compliance with any specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check database tables) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify report types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.