How To Fix GTR_FI107 - New clearing advance/payment item via Earmarked Fund used but switch OFF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTR_FI - Grantor Fi Integration

• Message number: 107

• Message text: New clearing advance/payment item via Earmarked Fund used but switch OFF

What causes this issue?

With OSS note #2416782 a new logic is avilable for clearing
advance/payment items in respect to Earmarked Funds items: the payment
item of the Grantor Agreement/Claim refers the same Earmarked Funds
document item as the linked advance item if budget is sufficient.
In the past you have used this new logic (entries in table
GTR_INVOICE_KBLE) but since OSS note #2416782 a new customizing switch
has to be turned ON.
Because of consistency reasons you have to turn ON this flag.

System Response

Grantor Invoicing stops till this flag is activated. Please read OSS
note #2416782 for more details and contact SAP Support if there are any
questions.

How to fix this error?

Start report RGTR_REFERENCE_ADV_PAYMENT and set the flag

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTR_FI107 - New clearing advance/payment item via Earmarked Fund used but switch OFF ?

  The SAP error message GTR_FI107 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of earmarked funds in the context of clearing advance or payment items. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a transaction that involves earmarked funds, but the relevant settings or switches are not properly configured to allow this.
  Cause:
  
  Earmarked Fund Configuration: The error suggests that the system is attempting to use earmarked funds for a clearing advance or payment item, but the configuration for this functionality is turned off.
  Switch Settings: There may be a specific switch or parameter in the system that controls whether earmarked funds can be used for clearing transactions. If this switch is set to "OFF," the system will not allow the transaction to proceed.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with the use of earmarked funds, depending on how the system is set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for earmarked funds in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Public Sector Management (PSM) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area and ensure that the settings for using earmarked funds for clearing transactions are enabled.
  
  
  
  Adjust Switch Settings: If there is a specific switch that controls the use of earmarked funds for clearing transactions, ensure that it is set to "ON." This may involve:
  
  Accessing transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to navigate to the relevant configuration.
  Checking the settings under Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Earmarked Funds.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to earmarked funds and clearing transactions. There may be specific notes or guides that provide additional context or steps to resolve the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the earmarked funds can be used as intended.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and switch settings, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP Financials or Public Sector Management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to analyze the transactions that are causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to GTR_FI107 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.