How To Fix FI985 - No FM areas exist

FI985 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 985

• Message text: No FM areas exist

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FI985 - Details

• The SAP error message FI985 ("No FM areas exist") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find any Funds Management areas that are relevant for the transaction you are trying to execute. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  No FM Area Defined: The most common reason for this error is that there are no Funds Management areas defined in the system for the company code or the specific configuration you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for Funds Management may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing any FM areas.
  Missing Authorizations: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the FM areas.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be relevant to any existing FM areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check FM Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction