How To Fix FMCF762 - Document &1 is inactive in lot &2 (cfstat &3); cannot determine status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Document &1 is inactive in lot &2 (cfstat &3); cannot determine status

What causes this issue?

Document &V1& was processed outside lot &V2& when either report
<DS:RE.RFFMCCF_APPROVE_CHAIN>Approval of Carryforward of Open Items</>
(transaction FMJ_APP) or report <DS:RE.RFFMCCF_UNBLOCK_LOT>Year-End
Closing; Unblock Document in Approval of Commitment Carryforward</> was
executed. The system cannot determine the current status of document
&V1&.
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).
The results of the analysis are not unique.

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?

We recommend that you analyze document &V1& to determine the current
status of the document.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF762 - Document &1 is inactive in lot &2 (cfstat &3); cannot determine status ?

  The SAP error message FMCF762 indicates that a specific document is inactive in a particular lot, which prevents the system from determining its status. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with documents related to cost centers, internal orders, or other financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Document: The document referenced in the error message is marked as inactive. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The document was manually set to inactive.
  The document has been archived or deleted.
  The document is in a status that does not allow further processing.
  
  
  
  Lot Status: The lot mentioned in the error message may also have a status that restricts the processing of its associated documents.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that affect the status of documents and lots.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Navigate to the document in question using the document number provided in the error message.
  Verify if the document is indeed inactive. If it is, determine why it was set to inactive and whether it can be reactivated.
  
  
  
  Review Lot Status:
  
  Check the status of the lot mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is in a status that allows for processing of its documents.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Document:
  
  If the document needs to be active for processing, you may need to reactivate it. This typically requires appropriate authorizations and may involve specific transaction codes or processes depending on your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to document and lot management. There may be specific configurations that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document management and lot processing for further insights.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the document and lot statuses.
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.