How To Fix FMBS116 - Activity not possible for PO &1 Item &2 and account assignment &3

FMBS116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Activity not possible for PO &1 Item &2 and account assignment &3

What causes this issue?

The final account assignment indicator is set for the purchase order
&V1&, item &V2&, and account assignment &V3&. This means that no
follow-on activity is possible for this account assignment in the
purchase order and item.

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?

If you have to post the present document, the final account assignment
indicator should be unchecked on the account assignment indicator. Then
save the purchase order and try to repost the document.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS116 - Activity not possible for PO &1 Item &2 and account assignment &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMBS116 ("Activity not possible for PO &1 Item &2 and account assignment &3") typically occurs in the context of financial management and purchasing when there is an issue related to a Purchase Order (PO) and its associated account assignment. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment type specified in the PO may not be compatible with the activity being performed (e.g., it may not allow for certain types of postings).
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the account assignment category may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Status of the Purchase Order: The PO may be in a status that does not allow for the requested activity (e.g., it may be closed or blocked).
  Budget Availability: If the PO is linked to a budget, there may be insufficient budget availability for the specified account