How To Fix FICUSTOM117 - You are posting a critical business transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 117

• Message text: You are posting a critical business transaction

What causes this issue?

You are posting an invoice that causes rounding errors in the online
payment update of Funds Management. This invoice can therefore probably
never be completely reduced and will cause problems especially with the
fiscal year change.

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 probably have more than one open item in your invoice. This is the
cause of the problem. Split the document into two documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM117 - You are posting a critical business transaction ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM117 typically indicates that you are attempting to post a critical business transaction that is restricted by the system due to certain configuration settings or business rules. This error is often related to financial transactions, such as postings in the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Accounts Receivable.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict certain types of postings based on specific criteria, such as document types, company codes, or user roles.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may be restricted for specific users or roles to prevent unauthorized or erroneous postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is allowed. This may involve checking the settings for document types, posting periods, and any specific business rules that may apply.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. This may involve checking user roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  Open Posting Period: Verify that the posting period is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it or post the transaction in a different period.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to error FICUSTOM117.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (General Ledger Posting), FB60 (Vendor Invoice), or FB70 (Customer Invoice) that may be related to the transaction you are trying to post.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Financial Accounting to understand the implications of critical business transactions and the associated configuration settings.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, it may be helpful to provide specific details about the transaction you are attempting to post, as well as any relevant configuration settings, to get more targeted assistance.