How To Fix FDM_COLLECTION118 - Attachments for these note types are not supported

FDM_COLLECTION118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_COLLECTION - SAP Collections Management

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Attachments for these note types are not supported

What causes this issue?

You can only add an attachment to those notes that have been created in
receivables processing and have note type <LS>COL</>. However, the note
you selected was <ZH>not</> created in receivables processing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Navigate to the note by using the display and change pushbuttons, and
check the options for attachments there.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION118 - Attachments for these note types are not supported ?

  The SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION118 indicates that attachments for certain note types are not supported in the context of the Financial Data Management (FDM) module. This error typically arises when users attempt to attach documents or files to specific types of notes that the system does not allow.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has restrictions on the types of notes that can have attachments. This could be due to:
  
  Configuration settings in the SAP system that limit attachment capabilities for certain note types.
  The specific note type being used does not support attachments as per the design of the FDM module.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Note Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the note types in your SAP system. Ensure that the note type you are trying to use is configured to allow attachments.
  
  
  
  Use Supported Note Types:
  
  If the note type you are using does not