How To Fix FVD_CORR016 - BTE for generating correspondence is missing for correspondence type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CORR - CML: Correspondence Tool

• Message number: 016

• Message text: BTE for generating correspondence is missing for correspondence type &1

What causes this issue?

In CML Customizing, only business transaction events (BTEs) are
supported in the event concept field, which is located in the Control
view for the correspondence type on the Events tab page.
No BTE has been maintained for generating correspondence for
correspondence type &1.

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?

Enter a BTE that generates correspondence.
Make sure that 'TR-LO' appears in the Application Indicator field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CORR016 - BTE for generating correspondence is missing for correspondence type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CORR016 indicates that there is a missing Business Transaction Event (BTE) for generating correspondence of a specific correspondence type. This error typically occurs in the context of financial services or banking modules where correspondence generation is required for transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined BTE for the specified correspondence type. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The correspondence type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Implementation: The necessary BTE implementation for the correspondence type has not been created or activated.
  Incorrect Correspondence Type: The correspondence type specified in the error message may not exist or may be incorrectly referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Correspondence Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for correspondence types in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the correspondence type specified in the error message is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Implement BTE:
  
  If the BTE for the correspondence type is missing, you may need to implement it. This can be done using transaction code FIBF.
  In the BTE implementation, ensure that the logic for generating correspondence is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review BTE Settings:
  
  Check if the BTE is correctly assigned to the relevant application area. You can do this by navigating to the BTE settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the BTE is activated and linked to the correct correspondence type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the correspondence generation process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific correspondence type and BTE for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FIBF: For managing BTEs.
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on correspondence types and BTEs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FVD_CORR016 error in your SAP system.