How To Fix UDM_MSG303 - Status &1 cannot be set manually for promise to pay

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_MSG - FSCM-DM: Messages

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Status &1 cannot be set manually for promise to pay

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What causes this issue?

By setting the status, the promise to pay is separated from the
transactions in Financial Accounting. For example, if clearing were to
be reset, the amount paid would not be updated.

System Response

You are not allowed to set status.

How to fix this error?

Make the status change in Financial Accounting using report
FDM_P2P_AUTO_CONFIRM. Select only old invoices where you are sure that
the payment will not be reversed or canceled.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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