How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES717 - Check incidental expenses since changes have probably been lost

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Check incidental expenses since changes have probably been lost

What causes this issue?

If you have already changed the condition-dependent incidental costs
you probably need to make these changes again. Call up the incidental
costs screen and make the changes again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES717 - Check incidental expenses since changes have probably been lost ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES717 indicates that there are issues related to incidental expenses in the context of a financial transaction or document. This error typically arises when there are changes made to the incidental expenses that have not been properly saved or processed, leading to potential data loss or inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Uncommitted Changes: Changes made to incidental expenses may not have been saved before the transaction was finalized.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to concurrent updates or system errors.
  User Actions: Users may have navigated away from the transaction or closed the session without saving changes.
  System Errors: Technical issues or bugs in the SAP system could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Changes: Review the incidental expenses to ensure that all necessary changes have been made and saved.
  Re-enter Data: If changes were lost, re-enter the incidental expenses as needed.
  Save Changes: Ensure that you save any changes before navigating away from the transaction.
  Transaction Review: Go back to the transaction and check for any prompts or warnings that may indicate unsaved changes.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context for the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to incidental expenses.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for handling incidental expenses to minimize the risk of data loss.
  System Updates: Keep your SAP system updated to the latest version to avoid bugs that may cause such errors.
  Testing: If possible, replicate the issue in a test environment to better understand the cause and find a solution without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message FTVV_MESSAGES717 and ensure that incidental expenses are properly managed within your SAP system.