How To Fix FI991 - Free item & could not be saved

FI991 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 991

• Message text: Free item & could not be saved

What causes this issue?

Data base error

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?

You cannot use Cash Budget Management. Get details from the error log
and contact the hotline.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI991 - Details

• The SAP error message FI991, which states "Free item & could not be saved," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with free items in invoices or accounting documents. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Free Item Configuration: The item in question may not be properly configured as a free item in the system. This can happen if the item is not marked correctly in the material master or if the pricing procedure does not allow for free items.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow free items. If the document type being used does not support free items, this error can occur.
  
  
  Missing Account Assignment: Free items may require specific account assignments. If the necessary account assignment is missing or incorrect, the system may prevent the document from being saved.
  
  
  Validation Rules: There may be