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Message type: E = Error
Message class: T1 - Financial instruments
Message number: 187
Message text: Evaluation type & does not exist
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T1187
- Evaluation type & does not exist ?The SAP error message T1187, which states "Evaluation type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's evaluation types used in various modules, such as Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI). This error indicates that the system is trying to reference an evaluation type that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
Causes:
- Missing Configuration: The evaluation type you are trying to use has not been configured in the system.
- Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the evaluation type being referenced in the transaction or program.
- Transport Issues: If the evaluation type was recently created or modified in a development environment, it may not have been transported correctly to the production environment.
- Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the evaluation type.
Solutions:
Check Configuration:
- Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and verify if the evaluation type exists.
- If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the configuration.
Verify Input:
- Double-check the input for the evaluation type in the transaction or program where the error occurred. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
Transport Check:
- If the evaluation type was recently created, ensure that the transport request containing the new evaluation type has been successfully imported into the target system.
Authorization Check:
- Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the evaluation type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
Consult Documentation:
- Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the context of the evaluation type and its configuration.
Contact SAP Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
Related Information:
SPRO
for configuration, SE11
for data dictionary checks, or SE80
for development objects.By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the T1187 error and implement a solution.
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