How To Fix FI337 - Funded program must be active before it can be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Funded program must be active before it can be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI337 - Funded program must be active before it can be displayed ?

  The SAP error message FI337, which states "Funded program must be active before it can be displayed," typically occurs in the context of financial management and budgeting within SAP, particularly when dealing with funded programs in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the funded program you are trying to access or display is not currently active in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The funded program has not been activated in the system.
  The funded program may have been deactivated or is in a status that does not allow it to be displayed.
  There may be a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant tables that manage funded programs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Funded Program Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code FMX1 for creating funded programs or FMX2 for changing them).
  Verify the status of the funded program in question. Ensure that it is marked as "active."
  
  
  
  Activate the Funded Program:
  
  If the funded program is not active, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the same transaction where you checked the status.
  Ensure that all necessary data and configurations are complete before activating.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for funded programs in the system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Public Sector Management.
  Ensure that all required settings for funded programs are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to funded programs and their activation.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or activate funded programs. Lack of proper permissions can sometimes lead to access issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FMX1: Create Funded Program
  FMX2: Change Funded Program
  FMX3: Display Funded Program
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on managing funded programs and related financial management processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.