How To Fix RMPS017 - Assign a sender to the incoming post item

RMPS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS - Messages Records Management for Public Sector

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Assign a sender to the incoming post item

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Switch to change mode and assign a sender to the incoming post item.
You can also enter a new sender by choosing <LS>Sender
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMPS017 - Details

• The SAP error message RMPS017, which states "Assign a sender to the incoming post item," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) module, particularly when dealing with incoming payment processing or posting items in the context of public sector accounting.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a sender (which could be a cost center, internal order, or another entity) to be assigned to an incoming post item, but it is missing. The sender is necessary for the system to understand where the funds are coming from or how they should be allocated within the accounting structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Incoming Post Item: Review the details of the incoming post item that triggered the error. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Assign a Sender:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or screen where you are processing the incoming post item.
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