How To Fix K-712 - Unable to find collateral

K-712 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K- -

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Unable to find collateral

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K-712 - Unable to find collateral ?

  The SAP error message K-712 "Unable to find collateral" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects that require collateral data for certain transactions or reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error message K-712 can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Collateral Data: The collateral data that is required for the transaction is not maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration or missing entries in the relevant master data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for collateral management may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the necessary collateral information.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the controlling objects and the collateral data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the collateral data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K-712 error, you can take the following