How To Fix FMCA_INV057 - Simulation date is only allowed for simulated billing documents

FMCA_INV057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INV - PSCD Billing

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Simulation date is only allowed for simulated billing documents

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FMCA_INV057 - Details

• The SAP error message FMCA_INV057 indicates that a simulation date has been entered in a context where it is not allowed, specifically for billing documents that are not in simulation mode. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to simulate a billing document but has entered a simulation date that is not applicable for the type of document being processed.
  The system expects a simulation date only for documents that are specifically marked for simulation, and if the document is not in simulation mode, the date cannot be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document you are trying to process is indeed a simulated billing document. If it is not, you should not be entering a simulation date.
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction: If you are