How To Fix MN472 - Transaction/event type & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Transaction/event type & not allowed

What causes this issue?

Transaction/event type &V1& is not allowed.

System Response

The program has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator. This is due to an internal program
error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN472 - Transaction/event type & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MN472, which states "Transaction/event type & not allowed," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to process a transaction or event type that is not permitted for the current configuration or context. This error is often related to the handling of financial transactions, such as those in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The transaction/event type you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the configuration for Asset Accounting or the specific transaction type.
  
  
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction associated with the event type.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may be restricted based on the company code, fiscal year, or other parameters.
  
  
  Incorrect Posting Period: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction type you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Event Type Not Defined: The event type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be allowed for the specific asset or transaction.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections to ensure that the transaction/event type is defined and allowed for the company code and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: 
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Period: 
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the transaction type. You can do this in the transaction code OB52 to manage posting periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction/event type to understand any restrictions or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system-specific issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error MN472 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MN472 error and implement a suitable solution.