How To Fix FI287 - Function is not permitted; Customizing German Government is not active

FI287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Function is not permitted; Customizing German Government is not active

What causes this issue?

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?

If you want to use the additional functions for the German Goverment as
well as the functions of <LS>Funds Management Government </>, you must
activate these functions in the Customizing of <LS>Funds Management
Government</> in step <LS>Activate Global Functions for the German
Government </>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI287 - Details

• The SAP error message FI287, which states "Function is not permitted; Customizing German Government is not active," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or processes that are specific to the German government regulations. This error indicates that the necessary configuration for handling specific financial functions related to German government requirements is not active in your SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Customizing Settings: The error usually arises when the necessary customizing settings for the German government (such as tax codes, reporting requirements, or specific financial functions) have not been activated in the SAP system.
  Missing Configuration: The required configuration for handling specific financial transactions, such as tax reporting or compliance with local regulations, is missing or incomplete.
  System Version: The version of SAP you are using may not have the necessary updates or support for the specific functions required by the German government.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using