How To Fix P4012 - Revenue types are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P4 - IS-PS: Cash Accounting

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Revenue types are not supported

What causes this issue?

You want to enhance the dunning procedure. This is only possible if you
have defined that revenue types should be used and you have maintained
at least one revenue type in the Customizing of Funds Management.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the corresponding Customizing settings and define a revenue
type with the enhancement of the dunning program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P4012 - Revenue types are not supported ?

  The SAP error message P4012, which states "Revenue types are not supported," typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and financial postings in SAP. This error can arise when the system encounters a revenue type that is not configured or supported in the current context of the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported Revenue Type: The revenue type being used in the transaction is not defined in the system or is not valid for the specific business process.
  Configuration Issues: The revenue types may not be properly configured in the system settings, leading to the error when trying to process transactions.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The revenue type may not be compatible with the transaction type being processed, such as in billing or sales order processing.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, there may be missing configurations that lead to unsupported revenue types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Revenue Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for revenue recognition and ensure that the revenue types are correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Verify the transaction type being used and ensure that it is compatible with the revenue type.
  Check if the revenue type is assigned to the correct transaction types in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to revenue recognition to understand the valid revenue types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Customizing Revenue Types:
  
  If you have custom revenue types, ensure they are properly set up in the system. This may involve working with your SAP configuration team to add or modify revenue types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  VF01 (Create Billing Document)
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to revenue recognition and error messages for additional insights.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify revenue types and related configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the P4012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.