How To Fix FKKFMCHK018 - Posting not permitted; business transaction not recognized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKFMCHK - Funds Management Checks/Derivations in FI-CA

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Posting not permitted; business transaction not recognized

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What causes this issue?

You have posted a document that in Funds Management only has commitment
items with financial transaction 60 but has no cleared item. The system
cannot classify such postings by business transction. Therefore, these
postings are not permitted.

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?

Change the way you post the business transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKFMCHK018 - Posting not permitted; business transaction not recognized ?

  The SAP error message FKKFMCHK018 ("Posting not permitted; business transaction not recognized") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that the system does not recognize the business transaction you are trying to post, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Business Transaction Type: The business transaction type you are trying to use may not be defined or recognized in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the FI-CA settings, such as missing or incorrect settings for the business transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being posted, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect account assignments.
  Versioning Issues: If the system has been recently upgraded or modified, there may be issues with the versioning of the business transaction types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Transaction Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system and verify that the business transaction type you are trying to use is correctly defined.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the business transaction are in place.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the transaction.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Review the data being posted for any inconsistencies or missing information. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific business transaction type to ensure that you are using it correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  If the system has been recently updated, check for any notes or patches from SAP that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes related to FI-CA, such as FP03 (Display Document) or FPL9 (Post Document).
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.