How To Fix FICUSTOM251 - Purchase order &1 line &2 price change with open goods receipts

FICUSTOM251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Purchase order &1 line &2 price change with open goods receipts

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the price of the purchase order line despite the
fact that goods exist that are not in the invoice.
This message is issued when the following conditions are fulfilled:
The quantity of goods received exceeds the quantity in the invoice.
The unit of measure does not have any value-based commitment update.

System Response

Depending on your Customizing settings, either an error message or a
warning is issued.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

You can change the message type of this message in Customizing for Funds
Management.

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FICUSTOM251 - Details

• The SAP error message FICUSTOM251 indicates that there is a price change for a purchase order line item that has open goods receipts. This situation typically arises when the price of a purchase order item is changed after goods have already been received against that order. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Price Change: The price of the purchase order item has been changed in the system after goods receipts have been posted against that item.
  Open Goods Receipts: There are still open goods receipts for the purchase order line item, meaning that the goods have been received but not yet fully invoiced or settled.
  Inconsistency: The system prevents the price change to maintain consistency in accounting and inventory management, as it could lead to discrepancies in financial reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Purchase Order: Check the purchase order to confirm the current price and the new price you are trying