How To Fix FMCA_DM_EN031 - &1 open items added to debt set &2 because the original is protected.

FMCA_DM_EN031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_DM_EN - Debt Management Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: &1 open items added to debt set &2 because the original is protected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_DM_EN031 - &1 open items added to debt set &2 because the original is protected. ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_DM_EN031 indicates that there are open items that have been added to a debt set because the original item is protected. This typically occurs in the context of debt management and financial accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with open items that cannot be modified or deleted due to certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Protection of Original Item: The original open item is protected, meaning it cannot be changed or deleted. This protection could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The item is part of a closed period.
  The item is locked for processing due to a specific status.
  The item is linked to a legal or compliance requirement.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce protection on certain types of financial documents or transactions.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete the original item.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Item Status: Check the status of