How To Fix FI736 - No status maintained in FM area & / fiscal year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 736

• Message text: No status maintained in FM area & / fiscal year &

What causes this issue?

No status is maintained in the FM area/fiscal year selected.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the status for the relevant FM area/fiscal year. There must
be at least one of the following entries:
Funds center = '*'
Commitment item = '*'
Fund = '*'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI736 - No status maintained in FM area & / fiscal year & ?

  The SAP error message FI736 ("No status maintained in FM area & / fiscal year &") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is an attempt to post a transaction that requires a status to be defined for a specific Funds Management area and fiscal year, but such a status has not been maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the status for the specified Funds Management area and fiscal year has not been set up in the system. This can happen if the configuration for Funds Management is incomplete or if the fiscal year has not been properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year: The fiscal year being referenced may not be valid or may not have been activated in the Funds Management area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using an incorrect FM area or fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Funds Management configuration in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant settings for Funds Management and ensure that the status for the specified FM area and fiscal year is maintained.
  Ensure that the fiscal year is properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Maintain Status:
  
  If the status is missing, you will need to create or maintain the status for the FM area and fiscal year in question. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the Funds Management area.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to post to is open and valid. You can check this in the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the transaction you are trying to post and ensure that the FM area and fiscal year are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access configuration), FMAVCR01 (to check FM area settings), or FMAVCR02 (to maintain FM area statuses).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Funds Management configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI736 error and successfully post your transaction in SAP.