How To Fix FI993 - There are no free items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 993

• Message text: There are no free items

What causes this issue?

There are no free internal numbers for the commitment items.

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?

If Cash Budget Management is active and you have entered commitment
items, but the free internal numbers for the commitment items do not
exist, a serious error has arisen. You cannot use Cash Budget
Management.
Get details from the error log and contact the hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI993 - There are no free items ?

  The SAP error message FI993 ("There are no free items") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when you are trying to process a transaction that requires the selection of items (such as invoices, payments, or other financial documents) that are not available for selection. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the clearing of open items in accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Items: The most common cause is that there are no open items available for the transaction you are trying to process. This could be due to all items being cleared or settled.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may be too restrictive, leading to no items being found that meet the criteria.
  Document Status: The documents you are trying to process may have already been posted or cleared, making them unavailable for further processing.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further transactions from being processed.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from accessing certain items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Open Items: Verify if there are any open items in the relevant accounts. You can do this by using transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria you are using to ensure that it is not too restrictive. This may involve broadening date ranges or other filters.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the documents you are trying to process to ensure they are still open and available for clearing.
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transactions you are trying to process. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the items you are trying to process. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL5N, and OB52 for managing open items and posting periods.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for FI993 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to financial accounting processes for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.