How To Fix FKKEXC260 - No selection category defined for field name &1 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 260

• Message text: No selection category defined for field name &1 in Customizing

What causes this issue?

No selection category is defined in Customizing for the field name &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the selection category for the field name of the selection &V1&
in Customizing.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKEXC260 - No selection category defined for field name &1 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message FKKEXC260 indicates that there is no selection category defined for a specific field name in the Customizing settings of the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, which is part of the SAP Financials suite.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a selection or report that requires a specific field to have a defined selection category, but that category has not been set up in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary configuration for the field in question has not been completed in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Field Name: The field name referenced in the error message may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable.
  Look for the settings related to selection categories and ensure that the field name mentioned in the error message has a corresponding selection category defined.
  
  
  
  Define Selection Category:
  
  If the selection category is missing, you will need to create it. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the relevant configuration area (e.g., under "Define Selection Categories").
  Adding a new entry for the field name with the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Field Name:
  
  Ensure that the field name referenced in the error message is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the data dictionary (SE11) or by reviewing the relevant table structures.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific field and selection categories for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to access the relevant settings and information.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to FKKEXC260 or the specific field you are working with, as there may be updates or patches available.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FKKEXC260 error in your SAP system.