How To Fix FI218 - Functional area and German Government active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Functional area and German Government active

What causes this issue?

You have activated the scenario <ZH>German Government</> and want to use
the functional area.

System Response

It is not possible to use the functional area for the customer group
German Government in this release.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Deactivate the functional area in the basic settings of Public Sector
Management.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI218 - Functional area and German Government active ?

  The SAP error message FI218 typically indicates an issue related to the functional area in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the German government's requirements for financial reporting. The error message suggests that the functional area is not properly defined or is not compatible with the settings required for the German government reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Functional Area: The functional area may not be defined in the system for the relevant company code or may not be assigned to the relevant account.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings, particularly related to the functional area settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during transaction processing could lead to this error.
  Inactive Functional Area: The functional area might be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Functional Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the Financial Accounting settings.
  Ensure that the functional area is defined and properly configured for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Functional Area to Accounts:
  
  Check if the functional area is assigned to the relevant G/L accounts. You can do this by going to the G/L account master data and verifying the functional area assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data that triggered the error. Ensure that the functional area is correctly entered and that it corresponds to the defined functional areas in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate Functional Area:
  
  If the functional area is inactive, you may need to activate it in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling functional area settings and compliance with German government requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Areas: In SAP, functional areas are used for internal reporting and are often required for compliance with local regulations, such as those in Germany.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in financial transactions are trained on the importance of functional areas and how to correctly enter them in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI218 error and ensure compliance with the necessary financial reporting requirements.