Hi Guru,

we have multiple material code in current system,when creating device number in sap ISU system generating device number (is not unique) and equipment number unique.

when using  new material code system generates serial number 1,2,3,4

if i use different material code  system generates serial number 1,2,3,4 and using internal number range here.

so i am not getting unique device number here and getting Equipment number unique.

i am looking Device number and Equipment number should be unique.

Please guide me how to resolve this issue.

Thanks in advance.

Hi All,

I need to display the ware house number where the Device is currently present when status for device is in AVAILABLE & it is in ware house on the IQ01 screen.

Could anyone help em out in finding screen exit for it?

Thanks in advance!!

Abhishek

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Hi Experts,

We are currently working on implementing FICA with Funds Management for a Utilities client. Client currently has IS-PS, FM & ERP implementation already in place and that is their system of records. Hence, we are implementing Utilities module as a separate instance. My question is regarding the scope of Funds Management. How to Integrate IS-U FICAwith FM, I am trying to do Invoicing through EASIBI during that time getting below error.

"Fin. trans. for commit. item X123 in acct X123 and commit. item X345 are diff.

Message No. FKKFMCHK_CUSTOM002\"

2. whether Is it required Main and Sub  for this integration? what main and sub i have to use here?

Could you please let me know your valuable suggestions Please?

Thanks,

Abbas

Hi All,

I am trying to post multiple lines of supplier changes using FM - FKK_CREATE_DOC. Out of multiple entries for one or more entries there is Zero amount but still i have to post zero amount entry too as i have to capture the text of that particular entry.

But this FM - FKK_CREATE_DOC would not allow to post the Zero amount entries. Is there a way to handle it?

Thanks in advance

Hello Everyone,

We have a requirement to transfer open items from one CA to another CA of same BP. We are using T-Code FP40 for Like Contracts (Contracts
belonging to same division) and FPE1 while transferring an open item for Unlike contracts (If Target contract account doesn’t have the division/contract as in Source contract account).

In order to use FPE1, we have created Sub Transactions for all the 5 divisions we have, so that we can transfer the open items with the division. By this process even though Target account doesn't have the required division, the transferred items will have division on them.

As part of our business process we use to transfer lot of open items manually using FPE1. And if we try to transfer more than one open items of same division we are getting this error “Balance is not Zero, Cannot make posting(XXXX(Functional area), XXX_XX(Commitment item), XXXXXXXX(GL), XXXXXX(FUND),XXXX(FunctionalArea),XXXX_XXX(Grant)” even though credit and debit items are same on FPE1 screen. We are able to transfer open item by open item but not multiple items in one transaction.

Please let me know whether I need to make any changes in “FMDERIVE” to avoid this error.

Thank you

Sruthi

Hi, I need to fetch the Equipment# from Installation(Anlage) to find out the equipment type(EQTYP). I see that i need to query 4 or 5 tables like EANLH,EASTL,EGERH & EQUI. Can any one suggest me an FM or a BAPI  to get this ? Thanks Rick

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Hi everyone,

AMICAG can be used to deactivate capabilities of meters such as remote reading or dis/reconnect functions.

But, according to our tests, AMICAG is always automatically blanking the AMICAG field at Meter Replacement/installation (EG30/EG31) with the consequence to remove it (as blanking = 0 = no AMICAG = all capabilities).

We consider this is dangerous as for instance in some cases we want to avoid disconnecting for medical reasons or we want to use AMICAG in the context of a meter deployment.

Do you have any good practice to share in that respect ?

Thank you in advance,

Thierry

Hi Experts,

A duplicate return lot was created and its currently in "Postings incomplete" status. Now I would like to reverse/delete the return lot and the items in the lot.

Can you please guide me the right process to be followed.

Thanks,

Dipin

Hi experts,

I have a scenario where I have to filter the open Items on installment plan create(FPR1). For Example, Penalties, installment charges are not eligible for Installment plan and only consumption charges are eligible. How can this be limited, can it be done through Configuration based on main and Sub transactions because the open items are from DFKKOP. Should it be only through a custom development.

Appreciate your help.

Hello Experts, Using this FM: ISU_DET_DEVICE_FROM_INST i am able to get all the  devices that are installed. But in case of device removal, this FM will NOT show that device(s) associated to the installation. So, Is there any similar FM or any other way to get the removed devices? Pls suggest.

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I would like to check what business process other utilities follow when you write-off receivables.  We do the following and have some complexities:

1. When we write-off receivables, we post statistical FICA docs for the same amount on the customers account.

2.  When customers pay the amount and it has to clear the statistical fica charges, we have configured posting area 1010 to direct the charges to the recovery GL account. 

However our company wants the payment amount to be split and go into different sub accounts when it is clearing the stat receivable. I don't have much flexibility in configuring 1010 posting area, so I am having to use event 0032 to post new line items for the different splits.  This is complicating the scenario and I wanted to check out if there is any other configurations we could use to direct the payments on written-off charges to different GL accounts.

I was also wondering other utilities probably don't post stat write-offs and when payment is made on written-off accounts, the payments go to clarification and they reverse the write-off before applying the payments to the original receivables.  Is this the case?

Any thoughts/suggestions on this functionality is welcome.

Thanks,

Yuvi.

I have observed that security deposit request go through dunning process similar to invoices for water consumption but when they reach dunning level for submission to collections, the behavior is different for Security deposits . The invoices get submitted to collection agency but the security deposits are not submitted. Even FP03E the security deposit item is not available for selection for release to collection agency & I am assuming the reason for this being, the deposit request created as statistical item .Can anyone confirm this ?

Also I am trying to understand the reason behind a security deposit going through dunning process. As the item is not sent to collections , is the reason for dunning for calculate credit worthiness ?

Appreciate any insight in understanding the scenario explained above.

Regards

Satish

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Dear Gurus,

We are struggling to bring the Trading Partner ID on FB03 or FBL3N screen  after SAP ISU Invoice posting ? Please suggest necessary configuration or User Exit / Enhancement required for this.

Thanks In Advance

With Regards,

Sunil

Hi There ,

There are 2 fields in BUT000 table i.e. XBLCK and NOT_RELEASED.

Anybody used any of the above fields to block central processes ?

Is this like if I set XBLCK field in BUT000 then no processes will be performed on that BP ?

If yes , can you help me with SPRO configuration for same ?

Thanks,

Manoj K

Hello All,

Is it possible to  transfer amounts from one company to another company code?

Please advice,

Warm Regards,

Anand.Kandarpa

When I do an dunning run via FPVA and the flag start activity is selected, the system wil not come into event 5059.

Only when we go via the FPVB even 5059 is looped.

Whey and what is th equivalent when we do only the FPVA with the activity run.

Many thanks!!