How To Fix FVD_DEFCAP100 - Invalid business operation category &1 in deferral/capitalization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_DEFCAP - Deferral/Capitalization

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Invalid business operation category &1 in deferral/capitalization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_DEFCAP100 - Invalid business operation category &1 in deferral/capitalization ?

  The SAP error message FVD_DEFCAP100 indicates that there is an issue with the business operation category specified in the deferral or capitalization process. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized category during the processing of financial transactions related to deferrals or capitalizations.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Business Operation Category: The business operation category specified in the transaction does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for deferral and capitalization may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the specified category.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction data where the business operation category is specified.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified business operation category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for deferral and capitalization in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the business operation categories are correctly defined and active.
  You can check the configuration in the following path: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Deferral/Capitalization > Define Business Operation Categories.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction data where the error occurred.
  Ensure that the business operation category is entered correctly without any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files to understand the valid business operation categories and their definitions.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction involving the specified business operation category.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for automatic postings) or F-02 (for general postings) to check related configurations.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FVD_DEFCAP100 error in your SAP system.