How To Fix RE225 - Earmarked fund in vendor line item not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Earmarked fund in vendor line item not supported

What causes this issue?

In this environment, an earmarked fund is not supported as an account
assignment object in the vendor item. Only the following activities with
the earmarked fund as an account assignment object in the vendor line
item are currently supported
- Down payments
- Loan activities

System Response

The document is not posted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE225 - Earmarked fund in vendor line item not supported ?

  The SAP error message RE225, which states "Earmarked fund in vendor line item not supported," typically occurs in the context of public sector accounting or fund management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the earmarked funds associated with a vendor line item, which is not supported in the current transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Earmarked Funds Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle earmarked funds for vendor line items. This can happen if the necessary settings in the fund management module are not properly defined.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not support earmarked funds. Certain transactions in SAP may have limitations regarding the use of earmarked funds.
  Document Type: The document type used for the transaction may not be set up to allow earmarked funds.
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not be correctly configured to handle earmarked funds.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for fund management in SAP. Ensure that earmarked funds are enabled for the relevant document types and transaction types.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and check the settings under Public Sector Management > Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Ensure that the document type you are using allows for earmarked funds. You may need to adjust the settings in the document type configuration.
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: Check the vendor master data to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle earmarked funds. This includes verifying the relevant fields and settings in the vendor master record.
  
  
  Transaction Type: If the transaction you are trying to execute does not support earmarked funds, consider using a different transaction that does support them or consult with your SAP functional team to find an alternative approach.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling earmarked funds in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on earmarked funds and vendor line items.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Support: If you are part of an organization with SAP support, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RE225 error and implement a solution to resolve it.