How To Fix FVD_CORR072 - No correspondence activity exists for correspondence type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CORR - CML: Correspondence Tool

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No correspondence activity exists for correspondence type &1

What causes this issue?

No Customizing exists for correspondence type &V1&.

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?

Check if the Customizing settings are correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CORR072 - No correspondence activity exists for correspondence type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CORR072 indicates that there is no correspondence activity available for the specified correspondence type. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of accounts receivable or accounts payable, where correspondence activities (like sending letters, notifications, etc.) are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Correspondence Type Configuration: The correspondence type specified in the transaction may not be configured in the system.
  Inactive Correspondence Activity: The correspondence activity related to the specified type may be inactive or not defined.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters or settings used to trigger the correspondence may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the correspondence activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Correspondence Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for correspondence types in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for financial accounting and check if the correspondence type is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Correspondence Activities:
  
  Ensure that the correspondence activities for the specified type are defined and active.
  You can do this by checking the settings in the Correspondence Activity configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Parameters:
  
  Verify the parameters used in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that they are correct and complete.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the correspondence activities. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to correspondence types and activities for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check the context of the correspondence.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.