How To Fix J#018 - Non-standard selection of liquidity levels (not 'actual' or 'none')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J# -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Non-standard selection of liquidity levels (not 'actual' or 'none')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J#018 - Non-standard selection of liquidity levels (not 'actual' or 'none') ?

  The SAP error message J#018 indicates that there is a non-standard selection of liquidity levels in the liquidity management module. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific liquidity level selection, either 'actual' or 'none', but encounters a different value.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The liquidity levels may not be configured correctly in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered an invalid liquidity level in a transaction or report.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they might be passing an incorrect liquidity level to the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the liquidity management configuration settings in SAP.
  Ensure that the liquidity levels are set up correctly and that only 'actual' or 'none' are allowed as valid options.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data entered for that transaction.
  Ensure that the liquidity level selected is either 'actual' or 'none'.
  
  
  
  Custom Code Review:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it adheres to the expected values for liquidity levels.
  Modify the code to restrict the selection to valid options.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on liquidity management settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to liquidity management and this specific error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in liquidity management to ensure they understand the correct selections and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the J#018 error and implement a solution to resolve it.