How To Fix FM838 - > Account & & Document & Line & excluded in parameter selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 838

• Message text: > Account & & Document & Line & excluded in parameter selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM838 - > Account & & Document & Line & excluded in parameter selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message FM838 indicates that a specific account, document, or line item has been excluded from the selection criteria in a financial transaction or report. This error typically arises in the context of financial management, particularly when dealing with funds management (FM) or controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  
  Exclusion Criteria: The account or document you are trying to process may not meet the selection criteria defined in the transaction or report. This could be due to:
  
  The account being set up in a way that it is excluded from certain transactions.
  The document being in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., already cleared or posted).
  Specific line items being filtered out based on the selection parameters.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate which accounts or documents can be included in certain processes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the specified account or document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you are using in the transaction or report. Ensure that the account, document, or line item you are trying to include meets the criteria.
  
  
  Check Account Configuration: Verify the configuration of the account in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly to be included in the desired transactions.
  
  
  Document Status: Check the status of the document. If it has been cleared or is in a state that prevents further processing, you may need to take appropriate actions to resolve this.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the account or document. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message FM838. This may provide additional insights or steps to resolve the issue.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the exclusion is occurring.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in the process, such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User 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 FM838 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.