How To Fix FI291 - Function is not possible; Funds Management is not active

FI291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Function is not possible; Funds Management is not 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?

If you want to use <LS>Funds Management Government </> functions, you
must activate them in the Customizing of <LS>Funds Management
Government</>, under <LS> Actual and Commitment Update/Integration ->
Funds Management activate/deactivate</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI291 - Details

• The SAP error message FI291, which states "Function is not possible; Funds Management is not active," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions when the Funds Management (FM) module is not activated or properly configured in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in organizations that use SAP for financial accounting and budgeting, particularly when they attempt to perform functions related to budget control or funds availability checks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Funds Management Not Activated: The Funds Management module is not activated in the SAP system. This can happen if the organization does not use FM or if it has not been properly configured.
  
  Configuration Issues: Even if FM is activated, there may be configuration issues that prevent the system from recognizing it as active.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may require FM to be active, and if it is not, the system will throw this error.
  User Authorization: The user may not have