How To Fix GENFM_EXTBRULE018 - Budget Rules, Validations skipped DocType associated with Workflow bypass

GENFM_EXTBRULE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GENFM_EXTBRULE - Message Class for Extended Budget Rule Implementation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Budget Rules, Validations skipped DocType associated with Workflow bypass

What causes this issue?

A Document Type was selected that has been listed with the Define
Workflow Bypass activity. For more information about the workflow bypass
process, consult the associated documentation.

System Response

All validations are skipped and the document is sent to an Approval
Workflow.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GENFM_EXTBRULE018 - Budget Rules, Validations skipped DocType associated with Workflow bypass ?

  The SAP error message GENFM_EXTBRULE018 typically indicates that budget rules and validations have been skipped for a document type associated with a workflow bypass. This can occur in the context of budget management and financial processes within SAP, particularly when using the Funds Management (FM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Bypass: The document type in question is configured to bypass certain budget checks and validations due to its association with a workflow. This can happen if the document type is set up to allow for exceptions or if it is part of a specific process that does not require budget validation.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the budget rules may not be properly aligned with the document type or the workflow settings. This can lead to the system skipping validations that are normally enforced.
  Document Type Settings: The document type may be configured in such a way that it does not require budget checks, which