How To Fix FMFG_BLEXT015 - Down payment without a reference obligation


FMFG_BLEXT015 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FMFG_BLEXT - Message class for BL extention for US Federal Government

  • Message number: 015

  • Message text: Down payment without a reference obligation

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  • What causes this issue?

    The US Federal extension of the Budgetary Ledger (BL) is active. When
    you post a down payment, it is important to reference an obligation such
    as a funds commitment or purchase order.
    This transaction does not reference an obligation: this could result in
    improper SGL postings.

    System Response

    Without the reference to an obligation in a down payment line item, it
    is not possible to calculate the budget status of "Undelivered/Paid"
    because there is no link between the paid amount and the delivered one
    without a reference obligation value.

    How to fix this error?

    If your business scenario should not allow the posting of a down payment
    without a reference obligation, change the message control to "Error".

    Procedure for System Administrators

    This is a customizable message with default severity of "warning", you
    can change the severity if required.
    The application area for this message is FMFG_BLEXT and message number
    015.
    Take into consideration that if this message is called from a report
    during the END-OF-SELECTION event, you cannot change the severity so the
    message is sent as hard error

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_BLEXT015 - Down payment without a reference obligation ?
    The SAP error message FMFG_BLEXT015 indicates that there is a down payment being processed without a corresponding reference obligation. This typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP, where down payments are expected to be linked to a specific obligation (e.g., a purchase order or contract).
    
    Cause: Missing Reference Obligation: The down payment is being created without a reference to an obligation that it should be linked to. Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow down payments without obligations. Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently omitted the reference obligation during the transaction entry.
    Solution: Check Reference Obligation: Ensure that the down payment transaction is linked to a valid reference obligation. This can typically be done by reviewing the transaction details and ensuring that the obligation number is entered correctly. Create an Obligation: If there is no existing obligation, you may need to create one before processing the down

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