How To Fix FK515 - Special rule was entered

FK515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Special rule was entered

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FK515 - Details

• The SAP error message FK515 ("Special rule was entered") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with document postings in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that a special rule has been applied to a transaction that is not compatible with the current settings or conditions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The special rules for tax calculation or payment processing may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not support the special rule that has been entered.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data (e.g., vendor or customer master records) that conflict with the special rule.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process transactions with special rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FK515 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for special rules in the