How To Fix BP871 - Do not enter a document type: BL is not active in FM area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Do not enter a document type: BL is not active in FM area &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a document type that is not allowed because the
budgetary ledger (BL) for FM area &V1& has not been activated in
Customizing.

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Do not enter a document type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP871 - Do not enter a document type: BL is not active in FM area & ?

  The SAP error message BP871 indicates that there is an issue with the document type "BL" not being active in the specified Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically arises when trying to post a transaction that requires a specific document type that has not been configured or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Document Type: The document type "BL" is not activated for the Funds Management area you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the Funds Management settings or the document type settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the document type in the specified FM area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Document Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Document Types.
  Check if the document type "BL" is listed and ensure it is activated for the relevant FM area.
  If it is not active, you may need to create or activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type is correctly configured for the FM area you are working with.
  Verify that all necessary settings related to the document type are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the document type "BL".
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional configuration steps that may be required for the document type in the context of Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, OBD2 for document type settings, or FMX1 for managing funds management documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BP871 error and successfully process your transactions in the Funds Management area.