How To Fix FMCF759 - Document &1 to be carried forward and is blocked in lot for approval &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 759

• Message text: Document &1 to be carried forward and is blocked in lot for approval &2

What causes this issue?

Document &V1& was processed successfully by report
<DS:RE.RFFMCCF_APPROVE_CHAIN>Approval for Carryforward of Open Items</>
(transaction FMJ_APP). Document &V1& still has the status Selected for
Carryforward (Workflow) (cfstat = 41) in lot for approval &V2&.
The system found this error when executing report
<DS:RE.RFFMCCF_ANALYSE_LOT>Year-End Closing; Documents in Lot for
Approval of Commitment Carryforward</>. This report simulates the
execution of report <DS:RE.RFFMCCF_APPROVE_CHAIN>Approval of
Carryforward of Open Items</> (transaction FMJ_APP).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If <DS:RE.RFFMCCF_APPROVE_CHAIN>Approval of Carryforward of Open Items
</> (transaction FMJ_APP) was executed and no more documents are
available for processing, we recommend that you execute report
<DS:RE.RFFMCCF_UNBLOCK_LOT>Year-End Closing; Unblock Document in
Approval of Commitment Carryforward</> to initialize the blocked records
in lot for approval &V2&.
If required, execute report <DS:RE.RFFMCCF1_CHAIN>Fiscal Year Change:
Commitment Carryforward with Document Chains</> (transaction FMJ2) again
to process document &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF759 - Document &1 to be carried forward and is blocked in lot for approval &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCF759 indicates that a document (identified by &1) is being carried forward but is blocked in a lot for approval (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling processes, particularly when dealing with document postings that require approval before they can be processed further.
  Cause:
  
  Approval Workflow: The document is part of an approval workflow that has not yet been completed. This could be due to the document being pending approval from a designated approver.
  Blocking Criteria: The document may meet certain criteria that prevent it from being processed until it is approved. This could be due to company policies or specific configurations in the SAP system.
  Lot Management: The document is associated with a lot that is currently under review or has not been released for further processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the approval status of the document. You may need to follow up with the approver or check the workflow logs to see if there are any pending actions.
  Release the Lot: If you have the necessary permissions, you may need to release the lot associated with the document. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction codes in SAP.
  Review Configuration: If this is a recurring issue, review the configuration settings related to document approvals and lot management to ensure they align with your business processes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and related processes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing approvals and lots, such as:
  
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_DIAG: Workflow Diagnosis
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (if applicable)
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up for users involved in the approval process.
  Documentation: Check for any internal documentation or guidelines your organization may have regarding the approval process and handling of financial documents.
  
  By addressing the approval status and ensuring that the necessary steps are taken to release the document from the lot, you should be able to resolve the FMCF759 error.