How To Fix FMCA_PSOB144 - Cannot delete first period; Inbound correspondence exists


FMCA_PSOB144 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

  • Message number: 144

  • Message text: Cannot delete first period; Inbound correspondence exists

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB144 - Cannot delete first period; Inbound correspondence exists ?
    The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB144 indicates that you are trying to delete the first period of a financial management area (such as a budget or a fund) in SAP, but the system has detected that there is inbound correspondence (transactions or documents) that are linked to that period. This prevents the deletion because it could lead to inconsistencies in the financial data.
    
    Cause: Inbound Correspondence Exists: The primary reason for this error is that there are transactions, documents, or records that reference the first period you are trying to delete. These could be budget entries, commitments, or other financial documents that are still active or have not been fully processed.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Identify Inbound Correspondence: Use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Actual/Commitment) to check for any existing transactions or documents that are linked to the first period. Look for any open commitments, actuals, or budget entries

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