How To Fix FMHIE218 - Document type &1 not permitted for the selected update mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Document type &1 not permitted for the selected update mode

What causes this issue?

The selected document type &V1& uses a rollup scenario.
However, document types with <DS:DE.BUCU_ROLLUP_SCENARIO>rollup scenario
</> are not supported for the <DS:DE.BUCY_MODE>update mode</> 'Reset and
overwrite'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a document type without rollup scenario or choose another update
mode.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE218 - Document type &1 not permitted for the selected update mode ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE218 indicates that a specific document type is not permitted for the selected update mode in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Funds Management (FM) in SAP. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the document type being used and the update mode that has been selected for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are trying to use may not be configured to work with the selected update mode (e.g., "Simulate," "Post," "Delete," etc.).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Funds Management module that restrict certain document types from being used in specific update modes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type in the selected update mode.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Funds Management (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document types and check if the document type in question is allowed for the selected update mode.
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to permit the document type for the desired update mode.
  
  
  
  Review Update Mode:
  
  Ensure that the update mode you are trying to use is appropriate for the document type. If the document type is not meant to be used in that mode, consider using a different document type or update mode.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the document type in the selected update mode. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Funds Management to understand the specific restrictions and configurations for document types and update modes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the document can be processed as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  FMAVCR01: To check document types and their configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FMHIE218 for any known issues or patches that may address the error.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.