How To Fix FMCF731 - Document cannot be reassigned in this system

FMCF731 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Document cannot be reassigned in this system

What causes this issue?

A central (logical) system was defined in the section
<DS:SIMG._ISPS_FMALE_CSYSTEM>Define Central System in ALE Environment</>
of the Customizing settings for Funds Management. In the ALE
environment, FI documents such as invoices can only be assigned to an
account in the central system. In comparison, commitment documents such
as purchase orders and parked FI documents in the central system can
only be reassigned if they were posted there.
The error occurred due to one of the following reasons:
You tried to reassign an FI document in a decentralized system.
You tried to reassign a commitment document or parked FI document in a
central system that was not posted in that system.

System Response

The document is not carried forward.

How to fix this error?

Only reassign FI documents in the central system.
Only reassign decentrally posted commitment documents or parked FI
documents in the decentralized system.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF731 - Document cannot be reassigned in this system ?

  The SAP error message FMCF731, which states "Document cannot be reassigned in this system," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with document reassignment in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of FMCF731 Error
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to reassign may be in a status that does not allow reassignment. For example, if the document is already posted or has been processed in a way that locks it for further changes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the reassignment of the document.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict document reassignment based on certain criteria (e.g., document type, company code).
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not be allowed to be reassigned due to business rules or