How To Fix 5C829 - Specify an existing fund as a model

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Specify an existing fund as a model

What causes this issue?

This report transfers the function view settings from one fund to
another. Therefore, you must specify a model fund as well as a target
fund for Customizing.
Certain information (variant prefixes) are read for the model fund from
the SAP client. The settings for the target fund must exist in the
current client.

System Response

The report can only be started if both the model fund and the target
fund have been specified.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C829 - Specify an existing fund as a model ?

  The SAP error message 5C829 ("Specify an existing fund as a model") typically occurs in the context of fund management within SAP, particularly when working with budgetary control or fund allocation processes. This error indicates that the system requires a valid fund to be specified as a model for the operation you are trying to perform, but the fund you provided either does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Fund: The fund you are trying to use as a model does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Fund Code: There may be a typo or incorrect fund code entered.
  Fund Status: The fund may be inactive or not available for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified fund.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of fund management settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Fund Existence: Check if the fund you are trying to use exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the fund management area and searching for the fund code.
  Check Fund Code: Ensure that the fund code is entered correctly without any typos or errors.
  Review Fund Status: Make sure that the fund is active and available for use. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or choose a different fund.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and use the specified fund. If not, contact your system administrator to grant you the required access.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the fund management settings are correctly configured.
  Use a Different Fund: If the specified fund is not available, consider using a different fund that meets the requirements for the operation you are performing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to fund management, such as FMX1 (Create Fund), FMX2 (Change Fund), and FMX3 (Display Fund).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fund management and error handling.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.