How To Fix FQ238 - Revenue type not assigned to account group & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Revenue type not assigned to account group & &

What causes this issue?

In the cross code group used for this request, it was defined in
Customizing that the revenue type should be checked against an account
group (customer).
However for the revenue type '&V1&' the assignment to the account group
in Customizing was not maintained.

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?

INCLUDE NA_PSM_CUSTOMIZ OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ238 - Revenue type not assigned to account group & & ?

  The SAP error message FQ238, which states "Revenue type not assigned to account group," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and revenue recognition processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid assignment of a revenue type to the specified account group, which is necessary for processing transactions related to revenue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The revenue type you are trying to use has not been assigned to the relevant account group in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Account Group: The account group specified in the transaction may not be set up to handle the revenue type you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong revenue type or account group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FQ238 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Revenue Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Revenue Recognition > Define Revenue Types.
  Ensure that the revenue type in question is correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate account group.
  
  
  
  Assign Revenue Type to Account Group:
  
  In the same IMG path, look for the option to assign revenue types to account groups.
  Make sure that the revenue type you are using is assigned to the correct account group.
  
  
  
  Review Account Group Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the account group in question to ensure it is configured to handle the revenue type.
  You can find account group settings under Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare for Creation.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction data you are entering to ensure that the correct revenue type and account group are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for account groups) or OBD2 (for revenue types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.