How To Fix FI322 - Functional area and cost of sales accounting (company code &1) active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 322

• Message text: Functional area and cost of sales accounting (company code &1) active

What causes this issue?

The functional area was activated in the basic settings for Public
Sector Management. Cost of sales accounting is active in company code
&V1& at the same time. This setting is only permitted if the functional
area is determined on the entry screen in accordance with the settings
of the <DS:SIMG.V_FAGL_ACTIVECFC_DC>Enhancements for Determining the
Functional Area</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Deactivate the functional area or the cost of sales accounting or set
the <DS:SIMG.V_FAGL_ACTIVECFC_DC>Determination of Functional Area</>
correctly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI322 - Functional area and cost of sales accounting (company code &1) active ?

  The SAP error message FI322 indicates that the functional area and cost of sales accounting are active for a specific company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a transaction that is not compatible with the settings for functional area accounting in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Functional Area Accounting Active: The company code has functional area accounting activated, which means that all financial postings must include a functional area.
  Missing Functional Area: The transaction you are trying to post does not include a functional area, which is required when functional area accounting is active.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module that are not aligned with the requirements for functional area accounting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Include Functional Area: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post includes a valid functional area. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the document you are trying to post and ensuring that the functional area field is filled in.
  If you are using a custom program or interface, ensure that it is designed to include the functional area in the postings.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings: If you believe that functional area accounting should not be active for this company code, you can review the configuration settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Company Code > Activate/Deactivate Functional Area Accounting.
  Check if functional area accounting is indeed activated for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or FI Consultant: If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration or if the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or FI consultant who can provide guidance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Area: This is a classification used in financial accounting to categorize costs and revenues according to the areas of responsibility within an organization.
  Cost of Sales Accounting: This is a method of accounting that focuses on the costs associated with the production of goods sold by a company.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Posting) or F-02 (General Posting) to ensure you are entering the necessary information correctly.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the FI322 error message.