How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA029 - Group contains an inactive version

FCOM_MASTERDATA029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MASTERDATA - Message class CO Master Data renovation

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Group contains an inactive version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA029 - Group contains an inactive version ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA029 indicates that there is an issue with a group containing an inactive version of master data. This typically occurs in the context of financial master data, such as cost centers, profit centers, or other financial objects that are managed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to perform an operation (like posting a transaction or running a report) that involves a group of master data records, and one or more of those records are inactive. Inactive versions of master data cannot be used in certain transactions or processes, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Inactive Version:
  
  Check the group of master data records you are working with. You may need to look at the specific master data objects (e.g., cost centers, profit centers) to identify which one is inactive.
  
  
  
  Activate the Inactive Version:
  
  If the inactive version is still needed,