How To Fix FMCJ083 - Only incoming payment to estimated revenues possible

FMCJ083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCJ - IS-PS: Messages for Cash Desk Subsidiary Ledger

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Only incoming payment to estimated revenues possible

What causes this issue?

You have entered a payment transaction for an incoming payment and a
funds commitment for example. However, incoming payment transactions
are only possible for estimated revenues.

System Response

The posting is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Delete the earmarked funds or enter an estimated revenue.

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.

FMCJ083 - Details

• The SAP error message FMCJ083 ("Only incoming payment to estimated revenues possible") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions related to revenue recognition and incoming payments. This error indicates that the system is preventing a payment from being processed because it is not associated with an estimated revenue item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Type: The payment you are trying to process is not linked to an estimated revenue item. In SAP, estimated revenues are often used in projects or contracts where revenue is recognized before the actual invoice is issued.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type of the payment may not be compatible with the estimated revenue.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain types of payments or revenue recognition processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Document: Ensure that the payment you are trying to process is indeed linked to an estimated revenue item. You may need to create or adjust the