How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG001 - Transaction types are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_GUI_MSG - Messages for Manually Creating Payment Orders

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Transaction types are missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG001 - Transaction types are missing ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG001 indicates that transaction types are missing in the context of the Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary transaction types that are required for processing intercompany transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary transaction types have not been defined or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the transaction types.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transaction types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing transaction types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the IHC module in SAP.
  Ensure that the required transaction types are defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP Easy Access menu or using transaction codes like SPRO.
  Look for the section related to Intercompany transactions and verify that the transaction types are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Define Transaction Types:
  
  If the transaction types are indeed missing, you will need to create them. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the IHC module.
  Make sure to define all necessary parameters for the transaction types, including the relevant accounts and settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the transaction types. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the transaction types are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to IHC configuration for any additional steps or considerations that may be relevant to your specific setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that intercompany transactions can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), IHC1 (Intercompany Transactions), and others that may be useful for configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to IHC and the specific error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, as they can provide insights and solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IHC_GUI_MSG001 error and ensure that your intercompany transactions can be processed without issues.