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