How To Fix FR487 - Resetting the res. risk is only possible for simulation or immed. posting

FR487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Resetting the res. risk is only possible for simulation or immed. posting

What causes this issue?

Batch input processing has not been defined for resetting old residual
items. You can display the residual items to be cleared in simulation
mode, or reset them in the "Post immediately" mode.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FR487 - Details

• The SAP error message FR487, which states "Resetting the res. risk is only possible for simulation or immed. posting," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with risk management or financial instruments in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to reset the resource risk in a scenario that is not allowed by the system. The system restricts the resetting of resource risk to specific conditions, namely:
  
  Simulation: The action is allowed when the transaction is in a simulation mode, meaning it is not yet finalized or posted.
  Immediate Posting: The action is also allowed when the transaction is being posted immediately, indicating that it is being finalized.
  
  If the user tries to reset the resource risk in any other context (e.g., during a regular posting that is not immediate or in a non-simulation mode), the system will generate this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following