How To Fix FTI268 - Entered abstract commodity &1 does not exist

FTI268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI - Treasury Information System

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Entered abstract commodity &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI268 - Entered abstract commodity &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FTI268, which states "Entered abstract commodity &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of commodity management or when dealing with abstract commodities in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified abstract commodity in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Commodity: The abstract commodity you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the commodity code you are trying to reference.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the commodity data is supposed to be synchronized from another system or module, there may be a delay or failure in that process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the commodity data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commodity Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code CT04 for creating or changing commodities) and verify if the abstract commodity exists.
  If it does