How To Fix CMMFDOF_ORDER_FILL237 - Future ID of fill from owner for flow type &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMFDOF_ORDER_FILL - Commodity Derivative Order Fill Messages

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Future ID of fill from owner for flow type &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMFDOF_ORDER_FILL237 - Future ID of fill from owner for flow type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message CMMFDOF_ORDER_FILL237 indicates that there is an issue with the future ID of a fill from the owner for a specific flow type. This error typically arises in the context of materials management or production planning, particularly when dealing with order fills and stock movements.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Future ID: The error suggests that the future ID associated with the fill is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The future ID not being defined in the system.
  The future ID being incorrectly configured or deleted.
  The flow type being used is not compatible with the future ID.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the flow types or the related master data.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data related to the order or fill, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Future ID Configuration:
  
  Verify that the future ID is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings for the flow type in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the future ID is active and has not been deleted or marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Flow Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the flow type associated with the error. Ensure that it is correctly configured to work with the future ID in question.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the related master data (e.g., material master, order master) to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correct.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to inspect the relevant database tables for any anomalies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  SE16/SE11: Data dictionary and table inspection.
  MB51: Material document list for reviewing stock movements.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message CMMFDOF_ORDER_FILL237 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  
  
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.