How To Fix FI214 - Activation not possible; Cost of sales accting not active in comp.code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Activation not possible; Cost of sales accting not active in comp.code &1

What causes this issue?

Company code &V1& is assigned to FM area &V2&. The functional area has
been activated for FM area &V2&.
If the functional area has been activated for an FM area, cost of sales
accounting must have been activated for all company codes that have
been assigned to that FM area. Otherwise you cannot activate Funds
Management for this company code.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Activate cost of sales accounting for company code &V1& in the
Customizing of Financial Accounting. For further information on this
topic, refer to section <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_FUNKTION_FI>Enter settings for
functional area in FI</> in the <LS>Funds Management Government</>
Implementation Guide.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI214 - Activation not possible; Cost of sales accting not active in comp.code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FI214, which states "Activation not possible; Cost of sales accounting not active in company code &1," typically occurs when you attempt to activate cost of sales accounting in a company code where it has not been properly configured or activated.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Cost of Sales Accounting Not Activated: The company code specified does not have cost of sales accounting activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module related to cost of sales accounting.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like G/L accounts) for cost of sales accounting may not be set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Cost of Sales Accounting:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (Customizing) ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger Accounting ? Business Transactions ? Closing ? Activate Cost of Sales Accounting.
  Ensure that cost of sales accounting is activated for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the necessary configuration settings for cost of sales accounting are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the relevant G/L accounts for cost of sales are defined and assigned properly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if the required master data (like G/L accounts, cost elements) is created and correctly configured.
  Ensure that the accounts used for cost of sales accounting are active and assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost of sales accounting for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the activation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check company code settings) or FS00 (to manage G/L accounts) during your troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI module configurations.