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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_MSG303 - Status &1 cannot be set manually for promise to pay ?

  The SAP error message UDM_MSG303 indicates that a specific status cannot be set manually for a "promise to pay" in the context of the SAP Collections Management or Credit Management module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to change the status of a promise to pay to a value that is not allowed by the system's configuration or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Status Restrictions: The status you are trying to set may be restricted by the system configuration. Certain statuses can only be set automatically based on specific conditions or events.
  Business Rules: The business process defined in your organization may not allow manual changes to certain statuses to maintain data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the promise to pay.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not permit manual changes to the status for certain types of promises to pay.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to understand which statuses can be set manually. This can typically be done in the Customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., Collections Management).
  Review Business Process: Consult with your business process owner or SAP functional consultant to understand the business rules governing the promise to pay statuses.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to change the status has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Use Allowed Statuses: If manual changes are not allowed for the desired status, consider using the statuses that are permitted by the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific statuses and their allowed transitions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to promise to pay management, such as FD32 (Change Customer Credit Management) or FPL9 (Promise to Pay).
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.