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

MN472 - Overview

• 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