How To Fix FI151 - No FM area though FM component is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 151

• Message text: No FM area though FM component is active

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

CAUSE&
No FM area was given to an interface although an FM component
(Funds Management, Cash Budget Management,
Project Cash Management) is active. No FM area was assigned to the
company code either.

System Response

You cannot execute the action.

How to fix this error?

Assign a company code to your FM area or deactivate the FM components.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI151 - No FM area though FM component is active ?

  The SAP error message FI151 "No FM area though FM component is active" typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a Funds Management area (FM area) for the specified company code or controlling area, even though the FM component is activated.
  Cause:
  
  FM Area Not Defined: The FM area has not been defined for the company code or controlling area in the system.
  FM Component Activation: The FM component is activated, but the necessary configuration for the FM area is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the Funds Management module.
  Company Code/Controlling Area Issues: The company code or controlling area may not be properly linked to the FM area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI151 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define FM Area:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Funds Management > Basic Settings > Define FM Areas).
  Ensure that the FM area is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign FM Area to Company Code:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the FM area is assigned to the company code. If not, assign it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check FM Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the FM area settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings for budget types, commitment items, and other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Activation of FM Component:
  
  Verify that the FM component is correctly activated in the system. You can check this in the transaction code SIMG or through the SPRO path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Funds Management for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (Define FM Areas), FMAVCR01 (Display FM Area), and SIMG (Implementation Guide).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify FM area settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation.