How To Fix FMCA_INV_GTR035 - Billing doc.exists for prog. profile &1. Use &2 as FEI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INV_GTR - Grantor Billing: FICA Invoicing

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Billing doc.exists for prog. profile &1. Use &2 as FEI

What causes this issue?

You entered a new program profile in ERP. Grantor billing documents
already exist for program profile &V1& in either PSCD or AP/AR, so you
may only choose the Financial Execution Interface (FEI) in which
these billing documents exist. In this case, &V2& was used.

System Response

Processing canceled.

How to fix this error?

Use the corresponding FEI.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_INV_GTR035 - Billing doc.exists for prog. profile &1. Use &2 as FEI ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_INV_GTR035 indicates that a billing document already exists for the specified program profile. This error typically arises in the context of financial management and billing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with the integration of billing documents and program profiles.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Billing Document: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a billing document created for the specified program profile. This can happen if a billing process was previously executed and not properly cleared or if there is an attempt to create a duplicate billing document.
  Incorrect Program Profile: The program profile specified may not be appropriate for the transaction being processed, leading to conflicts with existing documents.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors or misconfigurations in the billing setup that lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Billing Documents: Review the existing billing documents associated with the program profile. You can do this by using transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) to see if a document already exists.
  Use Alternative Program Profile: The error message suggests using an alternative program profile (indicated by &2). If applicable, switch to the recommended program profile to proceed with the billing process.
  Clear Existing Documents: If the existing billing document is no longer needed, consider reversing or deleting it, if appropriate, to allow for the creation of a new document.
  Consult Configuration: Check the configuration settings for billing and program profiles in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly and do not conflict with each other.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on billing processes and program profiles to understand the expected behavior and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your billing processes in SAP.