How To Fix FMFEES031 - Fee type &1 is blocked in document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFEES - Fees

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Fee type &1 is blocked in document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFEES031 - Fee type &1 is blocked in document &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMFEES031 indicates that a specific fee type (denoted by &1) is blocked in a financial document (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) when trying to process a document that includes a fee type that has been marked as blocked, preventing further processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocked Fee Type: The fee type specified in the error message has been set to a blocked status in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The fee type is no longer valid for use.
  The fee type has been intentionally blocked for certain periods or conditions.
  Configuration changes in the system that affect the status of the fee type.
  
  
  
  Document Status: The document itself may have issues that prevent the processing of certain fee types, such as being in a status that does not allow for the inclusion of blocked fee types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fee Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for fee types in SAP (transaction code: SPRO).
  Check the status of the fee type in question and see if it is marked as blocked. If it is, determine the reason for the block and whether it can be unblocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Fee Type:
  
  If the fee type needs to be used, you may need to change its status to unblocked. This typically requires appropriate authorization and should be done in accordance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Review Document:
  
  Check the document referenced in the error message to ensure that it is in a valid state for processing. If the document has issues, resolve those before attempting to process it again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of fee types and the processing of financial documents.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Funds Management for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMBB: For budget adjustments.
  FMBT: For budget transfers.
  FB50: For general ledger postings.
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to fee types and financial documents.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the fee type can now be processed without errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMFEES031 error and implement a solution to resolve it.