Debit type for value category & & & could not be determined

Message type: E = Error

Message class: HF - Error messages for PS reporting

Message number: 857

Message text: Debit type for value category & & & could not be determined



What causes this issue?

No debit type could be determined for value category &V3& in client
&V1& and controlling area &V2&, even though there are assigned cost
elements or commitment items for this value category.


System Response

The system enters debit type "1", meaning that the value category is
intended for recording costs and outgoing payments.


How to fix this error?

Go to the Project System IMG and check the value category assignment.
Make any necessary changes in value category maintenance or assignment.

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