Resolving “Instance of the Target Transaction Could Not Be Created” Error
Process
This job aid describes how to resolve the “Instance of the target transaction could not be created” error when creating RQS or Encumbrance (PO/CT) transactions.
This error appears when an incorrect combination of information is entered into the provided fields while creating a transaction.
When creating an RQS or Encumbrance, enter the following information:
RQS
The following information should be entered when creating a brand new RQS transaction:
Enter RQS in the Global Search field.
2. Select Create
3. Enter Transaction
Enter the Department in the Transaction Dept field that you need to associate with your RQS.
Enter a Unit in the Transaction Unit field here ONLY if your department requires it.
Click Continue
Encumbrances - Purchase Orders or Contracts (created in Transaction Catalog)
Enter PO in the Global Navigation bar.
2. Select Create
3. Enter Transaction details
Enter your Award value (ex. PO) in the Transaction Code field.
Enter the Department in the Transaction Dept field associated with your award.
Enter a Unit in the Transaction Unit field only if your department requires it.
Enter the Fiscal Year associated with the transaction in the Transaction ID field.
Check Auto Numbering.
Select Continue to create the Encumbrance (PO/CT) transaction.
Encumbrance (PO or CT) created from an RQS (Copy Forward)
Select the Award you want to create.
Enter the Department in the Transaction Dept field.
Enter the Unit in the Transaction Unit field ONLY if your department requires it.
Enter the Fiscal Year associated with the document in the Transaction ID field.
Check Auto Numbering.
Select OK to create your document.
