How To Fix FI985 - No FM areas exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 985

• Message text: No FM areas exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI985 - No FM areas exist ?

  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 code OBY6 (or use the relevant path in the SAP menu) to check if FM areas are defined for your company code.
  Ensure that the FM area is correctly assigned to the company code you are working with.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign FM Areas:
  
  If no FM areas exist, you may need to create them using transaction code FMX1 (Create FM Area) or FMX2 (Change FM Area).
  Ensure that the FM area is properly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the FM areas. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the FM area you are working with. Some transactions may not be applicable to certain FM areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on Funds Management configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for FM areas.
  FMX1: Create FM Area.
  FMX2: Change FM Area.
  SU01: User maintenance to check authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FI985 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.