How To Fix AQV125 - Functional areas are not allowed for dummy databases

AQV125 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Functional areas are not allowed for dummy databases

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a functional area with a dummy database (such as
$$S, D$S, D$M etc.). This is not possible because these databases do
not represent datasets.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use a database that represents datasets as the logical database for
your functional area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AQV125 - Details

• The SAP error message AQV125, which states "Functional areas are not allowed for dummy databases," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data management and reporting functionalities, particularly when dealing with database configurations or settings.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Dummy Database Configuration: The system is trying to use a dummy database (a placeholder or non-functional database) for operations that require a fully functional database. Dummy databases are often used for testing or development purposes and do not support certain functionalities, such as functional areas.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the database or the application that is trying to access it.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the functional areas in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AQV125 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Database Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the database you are trying to access is not a dummy database. If it is, switch to a