How To Fix FKKINFCO008 - Text for information category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINFCO - Information Container

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Text for information category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINFCO008 - Text for information category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKKINFCO008 indicates that there is an issue with the information category specified in the system. Specifically, the message states that the text for the information category (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounts or billing processes within the SAP Convergent Charging or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The text for the specified information category has not been maintained in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or a missing translation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The information category may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of the corresponding text.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the necessary texts were not transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Text for Information Category:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section for maintaining texts for information categories.
  Ensure that the text for the specified information category is created and saved.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the information category is correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the information category to function properly.
  
  
  
  Translation Maintenance:
  
  If your system uses multiple languages, ensure that the text for the information category is maintained in all required languages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for maintaining information categories.
  
  
  
  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 for configuration or SE11 for checking table entries related to information categories.
  Tables: The relevant tables for information categories and their texts may include TFKINFCO (for information categories) and TFKINFCT (for texts related to information categories).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FKKINFCO008 and ensure that the necessary texts for information categories are properly maintained in your SAP system.