How To Fix FQ433 - Enter a valid request category

FQ433 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 433

• Message text: Enter a valid request category

What causes this issue?

The request category is not valid for combined acceptance request
posting and clearing or recovery.

System Response

The system cannot generate this request.

How to fix this error?

To use combined acceptance request posting and clearing, enter request
document category 02 (Acceptance Request).
To use recovery, enter request document category 04 (Deduction Payment
Request).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ433 - Enter a valid request category ?

  The SAP error message FQ433, which states "Enter a valid request category," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with requests related to financial documents or postings. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific type of request category, but the input provided is either missing or invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered an incorrect or unsupported request category in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The request categories may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to recognize valid categories.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain request categories.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can arise from bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the request category you are entering is valid. Refer to the documentation or help files to confirm the acceptable values.
  Configuration Review: If you have access,