How To Fix DFS_FMPO_COMMON040 - Combination of org. area '&1' and country key '&2' entered is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FMPO_COMMON - Message class for Flexible Material Planning Object

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Combination of org. area '&1' and country key '&2' entered is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FMPO_COMMON040 - Combination of org. area '&1' and country key '&2' entered is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FMPO_COMMON040 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the organizational area and the country key that you are trying to use in a transaction or configuration. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Public Sector Management (PSM) modules, where specific combinations of organizational units and country keys are required for proper processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Combination: The organizational area (org. area) and country key you are trying to use do not have a valid mapping in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The org. area not being defined for the specified country key.
  The country key not being correctly configured in the system.
  The org. area being inactive or not assigned to the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the organizational structure or country-specific settings.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typographical error in the org. area or country key entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the organizational area is correctly defined for the specified country key.
  Ensure that the org. area is active and properly assigned to the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the values entered for the org. area and country key to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  Make sure you are using the correct codes as defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to the specific module you are working with (FM or PSM) to understand the valid combinations of org. areas and country keys.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant sections for organizational management and country settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can help diagnose the problem further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OBY6 (Define Company Code), and others that may help in checking the configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access and modify the organizational area and country key settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the DFS_FMPO_COMMON040 error message in SAP.