How To Fix FKKORDER259 - Request &1 cannot consume earmarked funds &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKORDER - Messages for Request

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Request &1 cannot consume earmarked funds &2 &3

What causes this issue?

External earmarked funds can be consumed by multiple requests. If a
request that is not yet approved contains an item that is designated as
the last item for earmarked funds, then the earmarked funds document
cannot be consumed any further.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKORDER259 - Request &1 cannot consume earmarked funds &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message FKKORDER259 indicates that a request (in this case, a billing request or order) cannot consume earmarked funds. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, where funds are earmarked for specific purposes or transactions.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Earmarked Funds Not Available: The earmarked funds that the request is trying to consume are either insufficient or not available.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the funds management settings in SAP.
  Incorrect Document Status: The document or request may be in a status that does not allow it to consume earmarked funds.
  Earmarking Rules: The rules governing earmarking may not allow the consumption of funds for the specific request type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Earmarked Funds: Verify that the earmarked funds are indeed available and sufficient for the request. You can do this by checking the relevant fund management reports or transactions.
  
  
  Review Document Status: Ensure that the document or request is in a status that allows it to consume earmarked funds. If necessary, change the status of the document.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to funds management and earmarking in your SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your organization's requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the FKKORDER259 error for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check the status of the funds and related documents.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the earmarking process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.