How To Fix FI338 - Activation requires at least EA-PS Rel. 604 and SAP_PPL Rel. 604

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Activation requires at least EA-PS Rel. 604 and SAP_PPL Rel. 604

What causes this issue?

You want to activate the 'PSM_GEN_BUDPER_1' business function. Release
604 is the lowest prerequisite release for this business function in
SAP_APPL and in EA-PS.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI338 - Activation requires at least EA-PS Rel. 604 and SAP_PPL Rel. 604 ?

  The SAP error message FI338 indicates that the activation of a certain functionality or component requires specific versions of the EA-PS (Enterprise Asset Management) and SAP_PPL (Project Planning and Management) components. Specifically, it states that at least EA-PS Release 604 and SAP_PPL Release 604 are required.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to activate a feature or functionality in SAP that depends on the specified versions of the EA-PS and SAP_PPL components. If your system is running an older version of these components, the activation will fail, resulting in this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that your SAP system is updated to at least the required versions of the EA-PS and SAP_PPL components. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Current Versions: 
  
  Use transaction code SE80 or SPAM to check the current versions of the EA-PS and SAP_PPL components installed in your system.
  
  
  
  Upgrade Components:
  
  If the versions are lower than 604, you will need to upgrade these components. This typically involves:
  
  Downloading the necessary support packages or enhancement packages from the SAP Service Marketplace.
  Using the Software Update Manager (SUM) or the Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM) to perform the upgrade.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or prerequisites for the upgrade process. You can search for notes related to the specific components or the error message itself.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After upgrading, test the activation of the functionality again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If you encounter issues during the upgrade process or if the problem persists after upgrading, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Component Versions: It's important to keep track of the versions of all components in your SAP system, as dependencies can often lead to issues like this.
  SAP Maintenance Strategy: Regularly applying support packages and enhancement packages is part of maintaining an SAP system to ensure compatibility and access to new features.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed instructions on upgrading components and managing system dependencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI338 error and successfully activate the required functionality in your SAP system.