How To Fix FICA_CD031 - Select and activate at least one special posting document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_CD - FI-CA: Cash Desk/Cash Journal

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Select and activate at least one special posting document

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

No special posting document was selected and activated for the reversal
on the table control.

System Response

No reversal document can be created and posted.

How to fix this error?

On the table control, select the special posting documents that you want
to reverse. Once you have selected the documents, they must also be
activated.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_CD031 - Select and activate at least one special posting document ?

  The SAP error message FICA_CD031 ("Select and activate at least one special posting document") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (SAP FI-CA) modules. This error indicates that the system requires at least one special posting document to be selected and activated for processing.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The special posting documents required for the transaction have not been configured or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used does not correspond to any active special posting document.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the special posting documents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for special posting documents in the SAP system.
  Ensure that at least one special posting document is defined and activated. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Special G/L Transactions > Define Special G/L Transactions.
  
  
  Verify that the special posting document is correctly linked to the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  
  Select Document:
  
  When processing the transaction, ensure that you have selected the appropriate special posting document from the available options.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate special posting documents. This can be done by reviewing the user's role and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP FI-CA or SAP CC for detailed information on special posting documents and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI-CA or SAP CC for further assistance.