How To Fix FH752 - Functional area entry will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 752

• Message text: Functional area entry will be ignored

What causes this issue?

You have entered a functional area although cost of sales accounting is
not used in company code &V1&.

System Response

The system ingores the entry of the functional area.

How to fix this error?

If you want to enter a functional area, you have to activate cost of
sales accounting for company code &V1&.
Cost of sales accounting is activated in the Implementation Guide in
the activity <DS:CHAP.FI_GS_COSTSALES>Activate Cost of Sales Accounting
</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH752 - Functional area entry will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message FH752 ("Functional area entry will be ignored") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an issue with the functional area assignment in a financial document or transaction. This error indicates that the system is unable to process the functional area specified in the document due to certain conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Functional Area: The functional area may not be defined in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for functional areas in the controlling module may not be set up correctly.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow the use of functional areas, leading to this error.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction being processed, which can affect the functional area assignment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Functional Area Assignment: Ensure that the functional area is correctly assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order. You can do this by navigating to the master data for the cost center or internal order and verifying the functional area assignment.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for functional areas in the controlling module (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the functional areas are properly defined and assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  Verify Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows for functional area postings.
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to process. You can check this in the financial accounting settings.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KO01 (Create Internal Order), or OBY6 (Define Document Types) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration or master data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.