How To Fix FTR_FC003 - Line of credit is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_FC - Message Class for Facilities

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Line of credit is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_FC003 - Line of credit is invalid ?

  The SAP error message FTR_FC003: Line of credit is invalid typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with credit lines in the SAP Treasury and Risk Management module. This error indicates that the system has detected an issue with the line of credit associated with a transaction or a financial instrument.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Credit Line: The line of credit may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Credit Limit Exceeded: The transaction may exceed the available credit limit defined in the line of credit.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the credit management settings or the specific financial instrument.
  Date Issues: The line of credit may not be valid for the date of the transaction, either because it has expired or has not yet come into effect.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the credit line may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Line of Credit Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and verify that the line of credit is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the credit limit, validity dates, and other parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  Check the details of the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it does not exceed the available credit limit.
  Verify that the transaction date falls within the validity period of the line of credit.
  
  
  
  Update or Reactivate Credit Line:
  
  If the line of credit is inactive or has been deleted, consider reactivating it or creating a new line of credit as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data related to the line of credit is complete and accurate. This includes customer/vendor data, financial instruments, and any related credit management settings.
  
  
  
  Error Logs and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP error logs for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  Consult SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FTR_EDIT (to edit financial transactions) or FTR_CREATE (to create new financial transactions).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify credit lines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.