How To Fix TRS0165 - Securities account category &1 not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRS0 - Messages for Reconciliation

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Securities account category &1 not defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

Securities account category &V1& is not defined in Customizing.

System Response

Securities account category &V1& cannot be assigned.

How to fix this error?

a) Assign a securities account category that is defined in Customizing
(see input help).
b) Define the securities account category in Customizing.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRS0165 - Securities account category &1 not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message TRS0165 indicates that a securities account category is not defined in the system's Customizing settings. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations related to securities accounts, such as creating or managing securities transactions, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified account category.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined securities account category in the Customizing settings of the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Incorrect or incomplete setup of the securities account categories in the system.
  Changes in the system that have not been properly reflected in the Customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TRS0165 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Securities Account Categories:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Master Data -> Securities -> Define Securities Account Categories.
  Alternatively, you can search for the relevant configuration using the SAP menu.
  
  
  
  Define the Missing Account Category:
  
  Check if the account category mentioned in the error message (represented by &1) is listed.
  If it is not defined, create a new entry for the securities account category. Ensure that you provide all necessary details, such as the category name, description, and any other required parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  If the account category exists but is not functioning correctly, review its configuration settings to ensure they are complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring securities account categories.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for fiscal year variant) and OBY6 (for account determination) that may also be related to the configuration of financial accounts.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TRS0165 error and ensure that the securities account categories are properly defined in your SAP system.