How To Fix FMCA_ISR_EN214 - &1 is in status &2 - activity &3 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_ISR_EN -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: &1 is in status &2 - activity &3 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_ISR_EN214 - &1 is in status &2 - activity &3 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_ISR_EN214 typically indicates that a certain object (like a financial document or a budget) is in a status that does not allow a specific activity to be performed. The placeholders in the message represent:
  
  &1: The object identifier (e.g., a document number).
  &2: The current status of the object (e.g., "Blocked", "Closed", etc.).
  &3: The activity that is not allowed (e.g., "Posting", "Changing", etc.).
  
  Cause
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action on an object that is not permitted due to its current status. For example, if you try to post a document that is already closed or blocked, you will encounter this error.
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Review the status of the object (e.g., document, budget) indicated in the error message. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP.
  
  
  Change the Status: If the status is incorrect for the action you want to perform, you may need to change it. This could involve:
  
  Unblocking the document if it is blocked.
  Reopening a closed document if applicable (note that this may require specific authorizations).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's internal documentation or SAP help resources to understand the implications of changing the status of the object.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action you are attempting. If not, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed or if changing the status is not an option, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check or change the status (e.g., FB03 for displaying documents, FMBB for budget management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to perform the intended actions on the object.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.