How To Fix FCLM165 - Certainty Level & is not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM - Message class of Liquidity Forecasting

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Certainty Level & is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM165 - Certainty Level & is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM165 with the description "Certainty Level & is not allowed" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Compliance Management (FCM) or related modules where certain configurations or data entries are not valid according to the system's rules or settings.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Certainty Level: The error usually indicates that the certainty level being used in a transaction or configuration is not recognized or is not allowed by the system. This could be due to:
  
  The certainty level not being defined in the system.
  The certainty level being deactivated or restricted for certain transactions.
  A mismatch between the expected and provided certainty levels in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the certainty levels in the relevant module.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect value or selected an invalid option in a dropdown or input field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Financial Compliance Management).
  Verify that the certainty levels are correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the certainty levels are properly assigned to the relevant transaction types or processes.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input values for the certainty level in the transaction or document you are trying to process.
  Ensure that you are selecting from the allowed values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module to understand the valid values for certainty levels and any restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified certainty level. Sometimes, certain levels may be restricted based on user roles.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to the FCLM165 error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.