How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CUST401 - For transaction type &1 there is no entry for prenote type mapping

/PF1/MSG_CUST401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CUST -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: For transaction type &1 there is no entry for prenote type mapping

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST401 - For transaction type &1 there is no entry for prenote type mapping ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST401 indicates that there is no entry for prenote type mapping for a specific transaction type in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or electronic funds transfer (EFT) setups.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a mapping entry for the specified transaction type and prenote type in the configuration settings. This mapping is essential for the system to understand how to handle prenote transactions for the given transaction type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where prenote types and transaction types are defined. This is usually found in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Treasury modules.
  Look for the mapping settings related to prenote types and ensure that there is an entry for the transaction type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Create or Update