How To Fix J2640 - &4 (Co. code &1, trans. &2) Fin. trans. type Customizing is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 640

• Message text: &4 (Co. code &1, trans. &2) Fin. trans. type Customizing is incorrect

What causes this issue?

No Customizing information on the transaction type for the financial
transaction could be determined.

System Response

The financial transaction cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Make the necessary Customizing settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2640 - &4 (Co. code &1, trans. &2) Fin. trans. type Customizing is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message J2640 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of financial transaction types in the system. This error can occur in various financial modules, such as Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or General Ledger (FI-GL), and it usually points to a problem with the customizing settings for the specified company code and transaction type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The financial transaction type specified in the error message is not correctly configured in the system for the given company code.
  Missing Configuration: The transaction type may not be defined at all for the company code in question.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the transaction type settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for financial transaction types.
  Verify that the transaction type is defined for the specified company code.
  Ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Define Transaction Type:
  
  If the transaction type is missing, you may need to create it. This can be done in the IMG under the relevant financial module (e.g., Asset Accounting).
  Make sure to assign the correct parameters and settings for the transaction type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Tables:
  
  Check the relevant configuration tables (e.g., T_001 for company codes, T_001W for transaction types) to ensure that the entries are consistent and complete.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the financial transaction types. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific financial module you are working with for additional guidance on configuring transaction types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the financial transactions can be processed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAA3 (for Asset Accounting) or OBA7 (for General Ledger) to access the relevant configuration screens.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the J2640 error message in your SAP system.