How To Fix FITP185 - The selected recommendation requires approval

FITP185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: The selected recommendation requires approval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP185 - The selected recommendation requires approval ?

  The SAP error message FITP185, which states "The selected recommendation requires approval," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with financial transactions or recommendations that need to be approved before they can be processed.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to execute or process a recommendation (such as a payment proposal, invoice, or other financial transaction) that is set up to require approval. The system is designed to ensure that certain transactions are reviewed and approved by authorized personnel before they can be finalized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FITP185 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify if the recommendation or transaction you are trying to process has been approved. You may need to check the approval workflow or the status of the recommendation in the system.
  
  
  Obtain Approval: If the recommendation requires approval, you will need to have the appropriate personnel