How To Fix /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES055 - Enter the reserve for the external contract

/PM0/ABS_MESSAGES055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Enter the reserve for the external contract

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES055 - Enter the reserve for the external contract ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES055 typically indicates that a reserve amount needs to be entered for an external contract in the context of Asset Accounting or Project Management. This message usually arises when you are trying to post a transaction related to an external contract, and the system requires a reserve amount to be specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reserve Amount: The most common cause of this error is that the reserve amount for the external contract has not been entered in the relevant transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a reserve amount for certain types of contracts or transactions.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the reserve amount or entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Reserve Amount: 
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the error occurred.
  Look for the field that requires the reserve amount for the external contract.
  Enter the appropriate reserve amount and try to save or post