How To Fix FDM_COLLECTION081 - State of promise for &1 from customer &2 (CoCode &3) not changed

FDM_COLLECTION081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_COLLECTION - SAP Collections Management

• Message number: 081

• Message text: State of promise for &1 from customer &2 (CoCode &3) not changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION081 - State of promise for &1 from customer &2 (CoCode &3) not changed ?

  The SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION081 indicates that the state of a promise to pay from a customer has not changed. This message is typically encountered in the context of the Financial Data Management (FDM) module, particularly when dealing with collections and accounts receivable.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  No Change in Payment Promise: The promise to pay has not been updated or changed in the system. This could happen if the user attempts to change the status of a promise that is already in the desired state.
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data being entered, such as incorrect customer or company code information.
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow changes to the promise state, or there may be restrictions based on user roles or permissions.
  
  
  Business Logic: There may be business rules in place that prevent the change of state under certain