How To Fix FMFG018 - No records can be added, deleted, or updated on the Bulk Extract File

FMFG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No records can be added, deleted, or updated on the Bulk Extract File

What causes this issue?

You selected the checkbox option on selection screen, "Delete Existing
Extract Records On Above Selection". However, there are no existing
records in the FACTS II Bulk Extract table FMFGF2EXT.

System Response

There are no records to delete. Although there could be new extract
records, they are not added to FACTS II Bulk Extract table FMFGF2EXT

How to fix this error?

Uncheck the checkbox option on the selection screen and run the program
again.

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.

FMFG018 - Details

• The SAP error message FMFG018, which states "No records can be added, deleted, or updated on the Bulk Extract File," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Management (FM) module when there are issues related to the bulk extract file used for data extraction or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  File Locking: The bulk extract file may be locked by another process or user, preventing any modifications.
  File Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the bulk extract file.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity or structure of the records in the file.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to the bulk extract process.
  Status of the Extract: The extract process may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed or archived).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Locking: Ensure that the bulk extract file is not being accessed or locked by another user or process.