How To Fix FMCF030 - Long text is only saved when approval is saved

FMCF030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Long text is only saved when approval is saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF030 - Long text is only saved when approval is saved ?

  The SAP error message FMCF030, which states "Long text is only saved when approval is saved," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with long texts in financial documents or transactions that require approval.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to save long text information in a financial document (such as a purchase order, invoice, or other financial entries) without first saving the document in an approved state. In SAP, certain fields, including long text fields, may only be saved or updated once the document has been approved. This is a control mechanism to ensure that only finalized and approved information is stored in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document you are working on is in an approved state. If it is not, you will need to complete the approval process before attempting to save