How To Fix FI131 - Payment conversion not allowed in FM area &

FI131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Payment conversion not allowed in FM area &

What causes this issue?

The update profile settings that are assigned to the FM area do not
allow for payment selection.

System Response

No payment selection takes place.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the correct update profile is assigned to the FM area.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI131 - Details

• The SAP error message FI131 ("Payment conversion not allowed in FM area") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is an attempt to process a payment that is not allowed due to the configuration of the Funds Management area. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of payment runs or when trying to post payments.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The Funds Management area may not be configured to allow payment conversions. This can happen if the settings for the FM area do not permit certain types of transactions or if the payment method is not compatible with the FM area.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used may not be valid for the specific FM area or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Budget Availability: There may be issues related to budget availability or budget checks that prevent the payment from being