How To Fix HF220 - Value category & & is for cost, revenues, and payments only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HF - Error messages for PS reporting

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Value category & & is for cost, revenues, and payments only

What causes this issue?

Value category <(>&<)>v1<(>&<)> <(>&<)>v2<(>&<)> is only for posting
of costs, revenues, and payments. Statistical key figures cannot be
assigned to it.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and change the type of value category <(>&<)>v1
<(>&<)> <(>&<)>v2<(>&<)> as necessary in the Project System IMG.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HF220 - Value category & & is for cost, revenues, and payments only ?

  The SAP error message HF220 indicates that a value category being used in a transaction is restricted to cost, revenues, and payments only. This error typically arises when a user attempts to use a value category that is not appropriate for the type of transaction they are processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The value category specified in the transaction is not defined for the type of financial operation being performed.
  The value category is being used in a context where it is not applicable, such as trying to use a cost-related value category in a revenue or payment context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HF220 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Value Category: Verify the value category you are using in the transaction. Ensure that it is appropriate for the type of transaction you are processing (cost, revenue, or payment).
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of value categories in the relevant module (e.g., Controlling (CO), Financial Accounting (FI)). Ensure that the value category is correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate transaction types.
  
  
  Use Correct Value Category: If the value category is incorrect, replace it with a valid one that corresponds to the transaction type you are working with.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific value categories and their intended use cases.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: Familiarize yourself with the different transaction types in SAP and their associated value categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access and modify the value categories in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HF220 error and implement a suitable solution.