How To Fix FMMP220 - Limitation on use of "Prepost" option; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMP - Message class for mass process

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Limitation on use of "Prepost" option; see long text

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <ZK>Prepost </>radio button and, at the same time,
you have selected some grouping options under <ZK>Grouping settings</>.

System Response

The system issues a warning message to make you aware of the following
limitation: the current definition for the grouping settings can result
on a high number of documents with
<DS:DE.BUED_DOCSTATE>document status</> "Preposted". Since there is no
mass transaction to deal with preposted documents, you need to approve
or reject preposted documents one by one.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMP220 - Limitation on use of "Prepost" option; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FMMP220 indicates a limitation on the use of the "Prepost" option in the context of Funds Management (FM) or Budgeting. This error typically arises when there are constraints or conditions that prevent the system from processing a transaction with the "Prepost" option enabled.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to allow the use of the "Prepost" option for certain types of transactions or budget types.
  Budget Availability Control: The budget availability control settings may not permit preposting for the specific budget or fund.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not support preposting due to business rules or system settings.
  Document Type Limitations: The document type being used may not be compatible with the "Prepost" option.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMMP220 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that the "Prepost" option is enabled for the relevant budget types and transaction types.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Funds Management and verify the settings related to budget availability control.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Availability Control: Ensure that the budget availability control settings allow for preposting. You may need to adjust the settings to permit preposting for the specific budget or fund.
  
  
  Examine Transaction Types: Check if the transaction type you are using supports the "Prepost" option. If not, consider using a different transaction type that allows preposting.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the long text associated with the error message for specific details on the limitation and any additional guidance provided by SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Funds Management and Budgeting to understand the implications of using the "Prepost" option.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMMP220 error and implement a suitable solution.