How To Fix RP470 - Enter service type or sub-service type

RP470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Enter service type or sub-service type

What causes this issue?

You have entered a service type or service category.

System Response

This is not permissible so long as service catrgories are not allowed
for company code &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Delete the service type and service category. If required, allow the
service type in company code &V1& and finally maintain the cost
distribution again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP470 - Enter service type or sub-service type ?

  The SAP error message RP470 "Enter service type or sub-service type" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when entering data related to employee services in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires specific information regarding the type of service or sub-service being processed, but that information has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the required fields for service type or sub-service type have not been filled in. This can happen if the user skips these fields or if the data is not being pulled correctly from the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the service types from being recognized or displayed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access or enter certain service types or sub-service types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered the required