How To Fix BP779 - Activating cover eligibility is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 779

• Message text: Activating cover eligibility is not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to activate the cover eligibility for FM area &V1& in fiscal
year &V2&. However, activation is not possible.
There are 3 possible causes for this:
You are already using a commitment type profile in this FM area and
fiscal year.
You are using an assignment object in a fund with availability control
against years.

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?

Check which of these causes applies and make the following changes, as
required:
Delete the assignment of the commitment type profile to the FM area &1&
in <LS>Funds Management</> Customizing in step <LS>Assign commitment
type profile to FM area</>.
Delete all assignment objects in the budget structure of all funds that
have availability control against years.
Note that both courses of action require a reconstruction of
availability control. To do this, choose <LS>Budgeting -> Tools ->
Reconstruct assigned values</> in the Funds Management menu.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP779 - Activating cover eligibility is not possible ?

  The SAP error message BP779, which states "Activating cover eligibility is not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Partner (BP) and insurance-related functionalities. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration or data setup in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for cover eligibility may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner or the insurance product.
  Inactive Status: The business partner or the insurance product may be in an inactive status, preventing the activation of cover eligibility.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate cover eligibility.
  Business Rules: Specific business rules or conditions may not be met, which are required for activating cover eligibility.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for cover eligibility in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency: Verify the data related to the business partner and the insurance product. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Status Check: Ensure that both the business partner and the insurance product are active. If they are inactive, reactivate them as needed.
  Authorization Review: Check the user’s authorization roles and profiles to ensure they have the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  Review Business Rules: Consult with the business process owner or relevant stakeholders to ensure that all business rules and conditions for activating cover eligibility are met.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) and others related to insurance management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to Business Partner management and insurance functionalities for more detailed information.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BP779 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.