How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CUST102 - Trans type symbol &1 is not maintained in Customizing (clr. area &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CUST -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Trans type symbol &1 is not maintained in Customizing (clr. area &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST102 - Trans type symbol &1 is not maintained in Customizing (clr. area &2) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST102 indicates that a specific transaction type symbol (represented by &1) is not maintained in the Customizing settings for the specified clearing area (represented by &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transaction type symbol has not been defined in the Customizing settings for the specified clearing area. This can happen if the configuration was not completed or if there was a recent change in the system that affected the transaction types.
  Incorrect Clearing Area: The clearing area specified may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the transaction type being used.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary transaction type settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for transaction types.
  Ensure that the transaction type symbol (&1) is defined for the clearing area (&2).
  If it is missing, you will need to create or maintain the transaction type in the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Transaction Type:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can add the missing transaction type by following the path in SPRO:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Define Transaction Types.
  
  
  Here, you can create a new entry for the transaction type symbol and link it to the appropriate clearing area.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the appropriate configuration for your business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate further.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that the transaction can be processed as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.