How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_UI018 - &1 item(s) selected for posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_UI - Debt Object UI Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 item(s) selected for posting

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Post the co-liability record items according to existing FI-CA document
items in a two-stage process:
On the co-liability record UI, select the record items to be posted and
choose <LS>Done</>.
The record items to be posted are assigned a temporary document number.
On the co-liability UI, choose <LS>Save</> to execute and finalize the
posting process.
The record items are posted and are assigned a real document number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_UI018 - &1 item(s) selected for posting ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_UI018 typically occurs in the context of the Financial Contract Accounting (FICA) module, particularly when dealing with co-liability items. This error indicates that there are items selected for posting that cannot be processed due to certain conditions not being met.
  Cause:
  The error message FICA_COLIABILITY_UI018 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Data: The items selected for posting may have missing or incomplete data that is required for processing.
  Incorrect Status: The items may be in a status that does not allow them to be posted (e.g., blocked, already posted, etc.).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the FICA module that are not set up correctly, preventing the posting of co-liability items.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post the selected items.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or validations that are preventing the posting of the items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Item Details: Review the details of the selected items to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the items are in a valid status for posting.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the FICA module to ensure that they are set up correctly for co-liability processing.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to post the items has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific conditions that may lead to this error.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs or error logs for more detailed information about why the posting failed.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in FICA, such as FPL9 (Display Document) or FPL1 (Post Document), to help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FICA and co-liability postings, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.