How To Fix RE240 - Amounts for earmarked funds &1 &2 can still be changed manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Amounts for earmarked funds &1 &2 can still be changed manually

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a value adjustment for the earmarked fund &V1& &V2&.
Although the earmarked fund intended in principle for value adjustment
documents, the document amount of the item &V1& can still be changed
manually at this time.

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?

Change the amount in the change function of the earmarked fund.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE240 - Amounts for earmarked funds &1 &2 can still be changed manually ?

  The SAP error message RE240 indicates that there are amounts for earmarked funds (also known as commitment items) that can still be changed manually, which may not be the intended behavior in your financial processes. This message typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Changes Allowed: The system is configured to allow manual changes to earmarked funds, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and budget management.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the Funds Management configuration may not restrict manual changes to earmarked funds.
  Document Status: The document or transaction may not be in a status that prevents changes, such as being in a draft state or not being fully posted.
  User Authorizations: Users may have the necessary authorizations to make changes to earmarked funds, which can lead to this message if the system is not set up to restrict such actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that manual changes to earmarked funds are restricted as per your organization's policies. This may involve:
  
  Setting up the appropriate controls in the Funds Management customizing settings.
  Ensuring that the relevant document types and transaction types are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Change Document Status: Ensure that the document is in a status that does not allow changes. If it is in a draft state, consider posting it or changing its status to a finalized state.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations to ensure that only authorized personnel can make changes to earmarked funds. Adjust roles as necessary to restrict access.
  
  
  Training and Guidelines: Provide training to users on the proper handling of earmarked funds and the importance of adhering to the established processes to avoid manual changes.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Funds Management and Public Sector Management for detailed configuration steps and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Testing: After making any changes to configuration or user roles, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the appropriate solutions, you can resolve the RE240 error message and ensure that your earmarked funds are managed correctly within SAP.