How To Fix FI699 - Funds center must not be changed in FM area &

FI699 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Funds center must not be changed in FM area &

What causes this issue?

Funds Management is active in company code &V2&, to which FM area &V1&
is assigned. You can only change the default funds center by
deactivating Funds Management and defining a new one in the
implementation guide.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI699 - Details

• The SAP error message FI699, which states "Funds center must not be changed in FM area," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is an attempt to change the funds center associated with a financial transaction or master data in a way that is not allowed by the system's configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Rules: The error is triggered because the system enforces data integrity rules that prevent changes to the funds center once it has been assigned to a specific FM area. This is to ensure that financial reporting and budget control remain consistent and accurate.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types or document types may not allow changes to the funds center after they have been posted.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the Funds Management module may restrict changes to funds centers for specific scenarios or document types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the transaction or document you are trying to