How To Fix FMCF761 - Document &1 is rejected and is blocked in lot for approval &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Document &1 is rejected and is blocked in lot for approval &2

What causes this issue?

Document &V1& was rejected successfully after report
<DS:RE.RFFMCCF_APPROVE_CHAIN>Approval for Carryforward of Open Items</>
(transaction FMJ_APP) was executed. 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 FMCF761 - Document &1 is rejected and is blocked in lot for approval &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCF761 indicates that a document (identified by &1) has been rejected and is currently blocked in a lot for approval (identified by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as invoice processing or document approvals, where certain conditions must be met before a document can be processed further.
  Causes:
  
  Approval Workflow Issues: The document may not have passed through the necessary approval workflow, leading to its rejection.
  Missing Information: Required fields or information may be missing from the document, causing it to be flagged for rejection.
  Validation Errors: The document may have failed validation checks due to incorrect data or inconsistencies.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to process the document may not have the necessary permissions to approve or modify it.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how documents are approved or rejected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Approval Status: Review the approval status of the document in the workflow. Ensure that all necessary approvals have been obtained.
  Review Document Details: Check the document for any missing or incorrect information. Make sure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Consult Logs: Look at the application logs or workflow logs to identify any specific errors or messages that provide more context about the rejection.
  User Permissions: Verify that the user has the appropriate permissions to approve or modify the document. If not, escalate the issue to a system administrator.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to document approval and rejection processes.
  Re-submit for Approval: If the document has been corrected or if the issues have been resolved, re-submit the document for approval.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to view the document or approval workflow, such as FB03 (Display Document) or SWI1 (Work Items).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals related to document management and approval workflows for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.