How To Fix FT352 - Select a principle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 352

• Message text: Select a principle

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT352 - Select a principle ?

  The SAP error message FT352 ("Select a principal") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the posting of documents or when trying to execute certain functions that require a principal (such as a vendor, customer, or employee) to be specified.
  Cause:
  The error message FT352 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Principal: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a principal (like a vendor or customer) to be selected, but none has been specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the principal in the context of the transaction.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the principal field was left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FT352 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Principal: Ensure that you have selected a valid principal in the relevant field. This could be a vendor, customer, or employee, depending on the context of the transaction.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the relevant configuration for the transaction to ensure that it is set up to recognize and require a principal.
  
  
  Review Data Entry: Go through the data entry fields to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, especially the principal field.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which principal to select, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a colleague who is familiar with the process.
  
  
  Error Logs: If the issue persists, check the error logs for more detailed information about the error, which may provide additional context or clues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's help resources for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB01 (Post Document), F-02 (Post Document), or others.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to perform the transaction involving the principal.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FT352 error in SAP.