How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_VAS218 - &1 &2: Combination service type &3 and sub service type &4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_VAS - Message Class for Value Added Services

• Message number: 218

• Message text: &1 &2: Combination service type &3 and sub service type &4 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS218 - &1 &2: Combination service type &3 and sub service type &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS218 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of service type and sub-service type in the context of Value-Added Services (VAS) in SAP. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid combination of the specified service type and sub-service type in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified service type and sub-service type combination has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The values provided for the service type and sub-service type may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to VAS.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Value-Added Services in SAP.
  Verify that the service type and sub-service type you are trying to use are correctly defined.
  If they are not defined, you will need to create the necessary entries in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Validate Input:
  
  Double-check the values you are entering for the service type and