How To Fix IBRO004 - Function &1 not possible, postings already scheduled or carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Function &1 not possible, postings already scheduled or carried out

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO004 - Function &1 not possible, postings already scheduled or carried out ?

  The SAP error message IBRO004 indicates that a function (denoted by &1) cannot be executed because postings have already been scheduled or carried out. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Investment Management (IM) module, particularly when dealing with investment measures and related postings.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an action (like changing or deleting a posting) on an investment measure that has already had postings scheduled or executed. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to change the status of an investment measure that has already had financial transactions posted against it.
  Attempting to delete or modify a scheduled posting that has already been processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IBRO004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Postings: Review the postings associated with the investment measure. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking the document flow or posting history.
  
  
  Identify Scheduled Postings: If there are scheduled postings, you may need to either wait for them to be executed or cancel them if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  Adjust Investment Measure: If you need to make changes to the investment measure, consider whether you can do so without affecting the already posted transactions. In some cases, you may need to create a new investment measure instead.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the function you are trying to execute and any prerequisites or restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP Investment Management, such as IM01 (Create Investment Measure), IM02 (Change Investment Measure), and IM03 (Display Investment Measure).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the IBRO004 error for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions you are attempting, as lack of permissions can sometimes lead to similar error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IBRO004 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.