How To Fix FICUSTOM333 - Earmarked funds document &2 item &3 cannot be used

FICUSTOM333 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Earmarked funds document &2 item &3 cannot be used

What causes this issue?

You want to post a purchase order for vendor&V1&, however the referenced
item &V3& of the earmarked funds &V2& contains a different vendor
account.

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 have the following options:
First assign &V2&the vendor &V1&to the referenced item &V3& of the
earmarked funds.
Use another earmarked funds item that the vendor&V1& has assigned.
Use another earmarked funds item that no vendor has assigned.

Procedure for System Administrators

This message is usually displayed as an error.
You can change the message type in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_MV_SM30>Change Message Control</>.

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FICUSTOM333 - Details

• The SAP error message FICUSTOM333 indicates that there is an issue with earmarked funds in the context of financial transactions. Specifically, the message states that the earmarked funds document and item cannot be used for the transaction you are attempting to perform. This typically occurs in the context of budget management and fund allocation within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Earmarked Funds Status: The earmarked funds document may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it may be blocked or not fully approved).
  Insufficient Funds: The earmarked funds may not have sufficient available balance to cover the transaction.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type of the earmarked funds may not be compatible with the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Item Level Issues: There may be specific issues with the item in the earmarked funds document, such as it being marked for a different