How To Fix FQ173 - Revenue type can only be main or additional revenue type & &

FQ173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Revenue type can only be main or additional revenue type & &

What causes this issue?

A revenue type can either be a main or a secondary revenue type.

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?

Decide on one of the two alternatives.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FQ173 - Details

• The SAP error message FQ173 indicates that there is an issue with the revenue type being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, it states that the revenue type can only be a main or additional revenue type. This error typically arises in the context of revenue recognition or billing processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP FI (Financial Accounting) or SAP SD (Sales and Distribution).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Revenue Type: The revenue type being used in the transaction is not defined as a main or additional revenue type in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for revenue types in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system rejecting the revenue type used in the transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in data entry where an invalid revenue type is selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Revenue Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section