How To Fix FI884 - You cannot change the criteria category

FI884 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 884

• Message text: You cannot change the criteria category

What causes this issue?

Subordinate commitment items still exist.

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?

Delete these subordinate commitment items first.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI884 - Details

• The SAP error message FI884, "You cannot change the criteria category," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when a user attempts to modify a criteria category that is not allowed due to the current status of the document or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to modify may be in a status that does not allow changes to the criteria category. For example, if the document is already posted or has been processed in a way that locks certain fields, changes may be restricted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the criteria category.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to certain fields based on business rules or settings defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to change. If it is already posted or in a locked state, you may need to