How To Fix RE068 - Funds reservation &1 &2 taken from purchase order &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Funds reservation &1 &2 taken from purchase order &3

What causes this issue?

You are currently processing a document which references a purchase
order. As this document must reference the same funds reservation as
the purchase order, it takes the reference from the purchase order.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE068 - Funds reservation &1 &2 taken from purchase order &3 ?

  The SAP error message RE068 indicates that a funds reservation has already been made for a specific purchase order. This typically occurs in the context of budget management and funds control within the SAP system, particularly in public sector or project-oriented environments where funds need to be reserved before they can be spent.
  Cause:
  The error message RE068 is triggered when:
  
  A funds reservation is attempted for a purchase order that has already been reserved.
  There may be an attempt to create a new reservation for a purchase order that is already linked to an existing funds reservation.
  The system is enforcing budgetary controls to prevent overspending or double reservations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE068 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Reservations: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 or FMAVCR02 to check existing funds reservations for the purchase order in question. This will help you identify if a reservation already exists.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Go to the purchase order in question (using transaction code ME23N) and check if there are any existing reservations linked to it.
  
  
  
  Adjust Reservations:
  
  If a reservation already exists and you need to make changes, you may need to adjust or delete the existing reservation before creating a new one. This can be done using transaction codes like FMX1 (to create a new reservation) or FMX2 (to change an existing reservation).
  
  
  
  Consult with Budget Manager:
  
  If you are unsure about the funds management process or need to make significant changes, consult with your budget manager or financial controller to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs frequently and is impacting operations, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure they align with your organization's processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  FMAVCR01: Display Funds Reservation
  FMX1: Create Funds Reservation
  FMX2: Change Funds Reservation
  FMX3: Display Funds Reservation
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management and Purchase Order processing for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to create, change, or display funds reservations and purchase orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RE068 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.