How To Fix FM_PDOC_E017 - &1 is marked, values for &2 will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_PDOC_E - Message class for Payment Directives

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &1 is marked, values for &2 will be ignored

What causes this issue?

The checkbox to select customer documents has been marked. Additionally
a value was entered in the vendor selection field.

System Response

The current program can search only for vendor <ZK>or</> for customer
documents, but not for both at the same time. If you have checkmarked
<LB>Customer Documents</>, the system will ignore the values that were
entered in the vendor selection field, and only search for customer
documents.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_PDOC_E017 - &1 is marked, values for &2 will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message FM_PDOC_E017 typically indicates that a particular document (or item) is marked in a way that prevents certain values from being processed or considered. This error is often encountered in the context of financial management, particularly when dealing with funds management (FM) or budgetary control.
  Cause:
  The error message occurs when:
  
  A document or item is marked for deletion or is flagged in a way that indicates it should not be processed further.
  The system is trying to process values related to that document, but since it is marked, those values are ignored.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document or item that is marked. You may need to unmark it or change its status if it is not supposed to be marked.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in the Funds Management module are correct. Sometimes, settings related to budgetary control or document processing can lead to such issues.
  
  
  Consult with Your Team: If you are unsure why the document is marked, consult with your finance or controlling team. They may have insights into why the document was marked and whether it should remain that way.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like FMBB, FMAVCR01, etc.) to check the document and its status. You may need to reverse or adjust the marking.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that address specific issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Funds Management, such as:
  
  FMBB: Change Budget
  FMAVCR01: Display Actual/Commitment/Plan
  FMF1: Create Funds Reservation
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management for more context on how documents are processed and marked.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are set correctly, as sometimes users may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of documents.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.