How To Fix FVD_CHARGE018 - Status &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CHARGE -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Status &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CHARGE018 - Status &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CHARGE018 with the description "Status &1 is not permitted" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with chargebacks, payments, or other financial documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that the status of the document or transaction you are trying to process is not allowed for the action you are attempting to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Document Status: The document you are trying to process may be in a status that does not allow the action you are attempting (e.g., posting, changing, or deleting).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain statuses from being processed.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules defined in the system that prevent certain statuses from being used in specific transactions.
  Incomplete Processing: The document may not have been fully processed or may be in a pending state.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document you are trying to process. Ensure that it is in a valid state for the action you want to perform.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to document statuses. This may involve looking at the customizing settings in transaction SPRO.
  Review Business Rules: Consult with your SAP functional team or business analysts to understand any business rules that may be affecting the status of the document.
  Complete Previous Steps: If the document is in a pending state, ensure that all previous steps in the process have been completed successfully.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs or transaction logs for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what specifically is causing the issue.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you investigate the issue further, such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FB02: Change Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the document.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.