How To Fix PFM_1314 - Impossible to associate expenditure p.with contracts with guarantees

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Impossible to associate expenditure p.with contracts with guarantees

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1314 - Impossible to associate expenditure p.with contracts with guarantees ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1314, which states "Impossible to associate expenditure p. with contracts with guarantees," typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Public Financial Management (PFM) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with associating a particular expenditure with contracts that have guarantees.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Contract Information: The contract associated with the expenditure may not be correctly defined or may be missing necessary details.
  Guarantee Not Defined: The guarantee associated with the contract may not be defined or may not meet the required criteria.
  Expenditure Type Issues: The type of expenditure being processed may not be compatible with the contracts that have guarantees.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to associate the expenditure with the contract.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the association of expenditures with contracts that have guarantees.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Contract Details: Verify that the contract associated with the expenditure is correctly defined and contains all necessary information, including guarantees.
  Review Guarantee Settings: Ensure that the guarantees are properly set up in the system and are linked to the correct contracts.
  Validate Expenditure Type: Confirm that the expenditure type being processed is compatible with the contracts that have guarantees.
  User Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to contract management and guarantees to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME31K (Create Contract), and others that may be involved in contract management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.