How To Fix FICUSTOM098 - No Funds Management invoice reference in the document splitting data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 098

• Message text: No Funds Management invoice reference in the document splitting data

What causes this issue?

You have activated the online payment update in Funds Management and are
posting an invoice without FM invoice reference in the document
splitting.

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?

This message normally only occurs for errors in system configuration.
These include:
Using incorrect financial transactions (for example, financial
transaction 50 for open item-managed accounts)
Incorrect customizing for document splitting
This message should only be ignored in extreme emergencies. Even if the
document can still be posted, the error that occurred will cause
problems later on, such as:
Missing updates of follow-on documents
Termination when posting payment documents

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM098 - No Funds Management invoice reference in the document splitting data ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM098 indicates that there is no Funds Management (FM) invoice reference in the document splitting data. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where document splitting is used to ensure that financial statements are accurate and reflect the correct distribution of costs and revenues across different dimensions (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing FM Reference: The document being processed does not have a valid Funds Management reference, which is required for the document splitting process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document splitting settings in the system, particularly related to Funds Management.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to allow for FM references.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry that lead to the absence of the required FM reference.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document splitting in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for Funds Management are correctly configured and that the necessary FM references are included in the splitting criteria.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type being used for the transaction. Ensure that it is set up to allow for FM references.
  You can do this by navigating to the document type configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Review the Document:
  
  Look at the specific document that is causing the error. Check if it has the necessary FM reference and if all required fields are filled out correctly.
  If the document is missing the FM reference, you may need to edit it to include the correct reference.
  
  
  
  Consult with FM Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the FM references or how they should be set up, consult with your organization's Funds Management team or SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB01: Post Document
  FB50: G/L Account Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on document splitting and Funds Management for a deeper understanding of how these components interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.