How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES299 - First, select another contract from the finance project for postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 299

• Message text: First, select another contract from the finance project for postings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES299 - First, select another contract from the finance project for postings ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES299 typically indicates that there is an issue with the contract selection in the context of financial postings related to a project. This error usually arises when the system expects a specific contract to be selected for the financial project, but the current selection does not meet the criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Contract Selection: The contract you are trying to use for postings may not be valid for the selected finance project.
  Contract Status: The contract might be in a status that does not allow postings (e.g., inactive, closed, or not yet approved).
  Project Assignment: The contract may not be correctly assigned to the finance project you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent the selection of the contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Different Contract: Follow the error message's suggestion and select a different contract that is valid for the finance project you are working on.
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract to ensure it is active and eligible for postings.
  Review Project Assignments: Ensure that the contract is properly assigned to the finance project. You may need to consult with your project manager or SAP administrator to confirm this.
  User Authorizations: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to access and post to the selected contract. If not, contact your SAP security team to resolve any authorization issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or user manuals for additional context on contract and project management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to manage projects and contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP Help Desk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your financial postings in SAP.