How To Fix PFM_01CA318 - Expenditure proposal already has an external request associated

PFM_01CA318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Expenditure proposal already has an external request associated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA318 - Expenditure proposal already has an external request associated ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA318, which states "Expenditure proposal already has an external request associated," typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Fund Management (FM) modules when there is an attempt to create or modify an expenditure proposal that is already linked to an external request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Association: The expenditure proposal you are trying to work with is already linked to an external request. This means that the system recognizes that the proposal has already been processed or is in use, preventing further modifications or associations.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that expenditure proposals are not duplicated or incorrectly modified, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and budget management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Associations: Review the expenditure proposal in question to confirm if it is indeed linked to an external request. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays