How To Fix T1086 - Assign a transaction category to transaction type &

T1086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Assign a transaction category to transaction type &

What causes this issue?

When entering the transaction data in Customizing, you have not
assigned a transaction category to a transaction type.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1086 - Assign a transaction category to transaction type & ?

  The SAP error message T1086, which states "Assign a transaction category to transaction type &," typically occurs when there is a missing configuration in the system related to transaction types and their corresponding categories. This error is often encountered in the context of financial transactions, particularly in modules like Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a transaction type is being used in a process (like posting a document) but has not been assigned a transaction category in the configuration settings. Transaction categories are used to classify transaction types for various purposes, such as reporting and processing rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a transaction category to the relevant transaction type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path:
  For Financial Accounting: SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger -> Document -> Assign Transaction Types to