How To Fix FC013 - Tolerance group & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Tolerance group & is not defined

What causes this issue?

You have allocated a tolerance group to a user which has not yet been
defined.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

If you made an input error, correct your entry. Otherwise, enter the
missing user group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC013 - Tolerance group & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FC013, which states "Tolerance group & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tolerance groups in the SAP system. Tolerance groups are used to define the limits for variances in financial transactions, such as payment differences or invoice discrepancies.
  Cause:
  The error message FC013 is triggered when:
  
  A tolerance group is referenced in a transaction, but it has not been defined in the system.
  The tolerance group may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  The user may be trying to process a transaction that requires a specific tolerance group that is not set up for the relevant company code or business area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC013 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tolerance Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBB8 (for defining tolerance groups).
  Verify if the tolerance group mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it by entering the necessary details (e.g., tolerance limits for cash discounts, payment differences, etc.).
  
  
  
  Assign Tolerance Group:
  
  Ensure that the tolerance group is assigned to the relevant company code or vendor/customer master records.
  You can check this in the vendor/customer master data using transaction codes XK02 (for vendors) or FD02 (for customers).
  
  
  
  Review User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify tolerance groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on setting up tolerance groups correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tolerance Groups: These are used to manage and control the allowable differences in financial transactions, such as payment differences, and can be configured for various types of transactions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBB8: Define Tolerance Groups
  XK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  FD02: Change Customer Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to tolerance groups or the FC013 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC013 error and ensure that the tolerance group is properly defined and utilized in your SAP system.