How To Fix T1018 - Transaction type & does not exist

T1018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Transaction type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Transaction type does not exist.

How to fix this error?

You can display and select all transaction types using input help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1018 - Transaction type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message T1018, which states "Transaction type & does not exist," typically occurs when a transaction type that is being referenced in a process (such as a financial transaction, document posting, etc.) is not defined in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or incorrect data entry.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transaction type may not have been configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings were not completed during the implementation or if they were inadvertently deleted or modified.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may be misspelled or incorrect. This can occur due to user error or if the transaction type has been changed or deprecated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain transaction types, leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the transaction type was recently transported from another system (like a development or quality