How To Fix FI_E051 - Statistical update in FM (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Statistical update in FM (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Statistical Update in FM.

System Response

This flag controls whether an update for this value type updates funds
management statistically. This means that the posting is not subject to
availability control and does not use any budget.
To do this correctly, keep in mind that it makes no sense to set a
posting to statistical in the middle of a document chain.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How can this happen?

1. Funds Reservation. Value Type WRTTP = 81.
2. Purchase Requisition. Value Type WRTTP = 50.
3. Purchase Orders. Value Type WRTTP = 51.
4. Parked Documents. Value Type WRTTP = 60, Or
Invoices Value Type WRTTP = 54.
5. Payments. Value Type WRTTP = 57.
If you set only the value type 60 to statistical, the following result
is posted in FM:
Purchase order: $100 real
Purchase reduction - $50 real
Parked document - $50 statistical
The result is that your budget is not assigned any more.
As a rule of thumb, it only makes sense to set the first document of
the beginning of a document chain to statistical. Everything else must
be programmed in the appropriate user-exit - 'EXIT_SAPLFMFA_001' in
function group XFMY.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E051 - Statistical update in FM (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message FI_E051, which indicates a "Statistical update in FM," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is an issue with the statistical update of financial transactions. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or inconsistencies in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the Funds Management configuration can lead to this error. This includes settings related to budget control, commitment management, or statistical postings.
  Missing Data: Required fields or data may be missing in the transaction that is being processed, which can prevent the statistical update from occurring.
  Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the funds, such as budget availability or commitment items that are not properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the statistical update.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the Funds Management configuration settings to ensure they are correctly set up. This includes checking the budget structure, commitment items, and statistical postings.
  Validate Data: Ensure that all required fields in the transaction are filled out correctly. Check for any missing or incorrect data that could be causing the issue.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the appropriate permissions.
  Analyze Logs: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for detailed error logs that can provide more context on what is causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be available.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMX1 (Create Commitment), and FMX2 (Change Commitment) to manage funds and commitments effectively.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FI_E051 for any known issues or fixes that may apply to your version of SAP.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FI_E051 error and implement a suitable solution.