How To Fix IFW_STATUS002 - Incorrect customizing data for doc type &1 and status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFW_STATUS - IFW Status message class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Incorrect customizing data for doc type &1 and status &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFW_STATUS002 - Incorrect customizing data for doc type &1 and status &2 ?

  The SAP error message IFW_STATUS002 indicates that there is incorrect customizing data for a specific document type and status in the context of the Invoice Financing Workflow (IFW). This error typically arises when the system encounters a document type or status that is not properly configured or does not exist in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The document type or status referenced in the error message may not have been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a mismatch between the document type/status being processed and the entries in the customizing tables.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing or incorrect entries.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to fail to recognize the document type or status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Invoice Financing Workflow.
  Verify that the document type and status in question are correctly defined and configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Document Type and Status:
  
  If the document type or status is missing, create the necessary entries in the customizing settings.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any available consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
  You may also want to check for any related error messages that could provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Invoice Financing Workflow for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) or SE11 (to view database tables) to investigate the customizing settings.
  Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables that store document types and statuses, such as TIFW_DOC_TYPE or similar tables related to the Invoice Financing Workflow.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the IFW_STATUS002 error message.