How To Fix FMCA1004 - Enter a transaction/activity in field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA1 - IS-PS-CA: Messages about Contract A/R & A/P

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a transaction/activity in field &1

What causes this issue?

You want to create a document item without entering a main or
subtransaction.

System Response

A posting without a main or subtransaction is not possible.

How to fix this error?

If the document item is created manually enter a main and a
subtransaction.
If the document item is created automatically, contact your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the error occurs for a document item which has been created
automatically, check that a main and a subtransaction are assigned in
the relevant business transaction in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA1004 - Enter a transaction/activity in field &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA1004, which states "Enter a transaction/activity in field &1," typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when a user is trying to process a transaction but has not provided a required input in a specific field.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a transaction or activity code to be entered in a designated field, but the field is left blank. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a budget.
  When processing a commitment or an actual expense.
  When entering data in a specific transaction that requires an activity code.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the field indicated by &1 in the error message. This will tell you which specific field is missing the required input.
  
  
  Enter the Required Value: Input the appropriate transaction or activity code in the specified field. Ensure that the code you enter is