How To Fix FI618 - Assign an FM area to the company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Assign an FM area to the company code

What causes this issue?

No FM area is assigned to company code &V1&.

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?

Make the assignment in the Enterprise Structure implementation guide
via <LS>Maintain structure -> Assignment -> Treasury -> Assign company
code to financial management area</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI618 - Assign an FM area to the company code ?

  The SAP error message FI618, which states "Assign an FM area to the company code," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP. This error indicates that there is no Funds Management area assigned to the specified company code, which is necessary for processing financial transactions related to funds management.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find a valid assignment of a Funds Management (FM) area to the company code you are working with. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The FM area has not been assigned to the company code in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code being used may not be the one that has been configured with an FM area.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the assignment may not have been included or may not have been activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI618 error, you need to ensure that the FM area is correctly assigned to the company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Master Data -> Assign FM Area to Company Code.
  
  
  
  Assign FM Area:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the FM area is assigned to the relevant company code.
  If it is not assigned, you can create a new assignment by selecting the appropriate FM area and company code.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Issues:
  
  If the assignment is correct and the error persists, check for any other configuration issues or dependencies that might be affecting the assignment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and FMAVC (for FM area settings) to check configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on Funds Management configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further assistance.