How To Fix RE154 - No earmarked funds found for external document &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 154

• Message text: No earmarked funds found for external document &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You want to post a document which references earmarked funds with the
external document number &V1& &V2& &V3& &V4&. The system could not find
these earmarked funds.

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 RE154 - No earmarked funds found for external document &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message RE154 "No earmarked funds found for external document &1 &2" typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when there is an attempt to process a transaction that references earmarked funds (commitments) that do not exist for the specified external document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Earmarked Funds: The most common cause is that there are no earmarked funds (commitments) created for the specified external document number and item.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The external document number or item may be incorrect or not properly linked to the earmarked funds.
  Document Status: The external document may be in a status that does not allow for the processing of earmarked funds.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Funds Management settings that prevent the system from recognizing the earmarked funds.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Earmarked Funds: Verify that earmarked funds exist for the specified external document. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes in SAP (e.g., FMX1, FMX2) to see if the earmarked funds are correctly created and linked.
  Validate Document Reference: Ensure that the external document number and item are correct. If there is a typo or incorrect reference, correct it and try again.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the external document to ensure it is in a state that allows for the processing of earmarked funds.
  Create Earmarked Funds: If no earmarked funds exist, you may need to create them using the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., FMX1 for creating earmarked funds).
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the Funds Management settings and ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMX1 (Create Earmarked Funds), FMX2 (Change Earmarked Funds), and FMX3 (Display Earmarked Funds).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Funds Management to understand how earmarked funds work and how they are linked to external documents.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage earmarked funds.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.