How To Fix FMCF415 - Reason for rejection & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Reason for rejection & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The revenue commitment for a sales order item is only definitively saved
in Funds Management if a statistical <DS:DE.ABGRU>reason for rejection
</> is set.

System Response

The program <DS:RE.RFFMCCLS>Closing Operations: Close Open Items
</> (RFFMCCLS) only supports reasons for rejection that are selected in
the column S:DE.KOWRR>Stat.</>.

How to fix this error?

Choose a statistical reason for rejection for the program run.

Procedure for System Administrators

Create at least one reason for rejection that is selected in the column
<DS:DE.KOWRR>Stat.</>.
INCLUDE NA_PSM_CUSTOMIZ OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF415 - Reason for rejection & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FMCF415, which states "Reason for rejection & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or invoice management in SAP. This error indicates that a specific reason for rejection has not been defined in the system, which is necessary for processing the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reason for rejection that is being referenced in the transaction is not defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an invalid or non-existent reason for rejection in the transaction.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, leading to the system not recognizing the reason for rejection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Reason for Rejection:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP where reasons for rejection are defined. This is typically found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Go to the relevant configuration path, which may look like: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Document Entry > Incoming Invoices > Define Reasons for Rejection.
  
  
  Add the missing reason for rejection that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Input Values:
  
  Review the transaction data to ensure that the reason for rejection being used is valid and correctly entered.
  If the reason is being pulled from a dropdown or selection list, ensure that it is selected correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for guidance on how to manage reasons for rejection and ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) where this error might occur.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to define or modify reasons for rejection.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Financial Accounting module.