How To Fix FMFG_BLCORE018 - FM document header not found for FMBELNR &1 in FM area &2

FMFG_BLCORE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_BLCORE - Message class from BL core

• Message number: 018

• Message text: FM document header not found for FMBELNR &1 in FM area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_BLCORE018 - FM document header not found for FMBELNR &1 in FM area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_BLCORE018 indicates that the system could not find the document header for a specific financial document (identified by the document number FMBELNR) in the specified funds management area (FM area &2). This error typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when trying to process or display a financial document that does not exist or is not properly linked in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Document Not Created: The financial document may not have been created or posted correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number (FMBELNR) provided may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Deletion: The document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for retrieval.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document in the specified FM area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Funds Management module that prevent the document from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Check the document