How To Fix FH599 - The system will not accept the entry of a functional area

FH599 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 599

• Message text: The system will not accept the entry of a functional area

What causes this issue?

You want to make a functional area entry.

System Response

The system does not accept this entry, because
<DS:GLOS.36A4B54697B32066E10000009B38F985>cost of sales accounting</>
has not been set to "Active" or "In preparation" for any of the company
code(s) in question.
Affected are:
Company code: &V1&
Controlling area: &V2&
Client: &V3&

How to fix this error?

Do not enter a functional areas or activate cost of sales accounting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH599 - The system will not accept the entry of a functional area ?

  The SAP error message FH599, which states "The system will not accept the entry of a functional area," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or settings related to functional areas in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Settings: The functional area may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the controlling area or company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify functional areas.
  Data Entry Restrictions: The system may have restrictions on data entry for certain transactions or document types that do not allow functional areas to be entered.
  Version or Release Issues: There may be specific version-related issues or bugs in the SAP system that affect the handling of functional areas.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction code