How To Fix IHC648 - Instruction & is not defined

IHC648 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Instruction & is not defined

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC648 - Instruction & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message IHC648 ("Instruction & is not defined") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Intercompany Financial Communication (IHC) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to process an instruction that has not been defined in the configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specific instruction code that the system is trying to use has not been defined in the IHC configuration.
  Incorrect Instruction Code: The instruction code being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error in the transaction that is causing the system to look for an undefined instruction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the IHC configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the section where instructions are defined (usually under the IHC settings).
  Ensure that the instruction code referenced in the error message is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Instruction:
  
  If the instruction is indeed missing, you will need to create it.
  Define the instruction with the necessary parameters