How To Fix FI_E098 - FM area & is not active for budgetary ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 098

• Message text: FM area & is not active for budgetary ledger

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E098 - FM area & is not active for budgetary ledger ?

  The SAP error message FI_E098 indicates that the specified FM area (Funds Management area) is not active for the budgetary ledger. This error typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when you are trying to post a transaction that requires the FM area to be active, but it is not.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive FM Area: The FM area you are trying to use is not activated in the system for budgetary control.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Funds Management settings that prevent the FM area from being recognized as active.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified FM area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check FM Area Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Basic Settings > Define FM Areas.
  Ensure that the FM area in question is defined and activated for budgetary control.
  
  
  
  Activate the FM Area:
  
  If the FM area is not active, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you defined the FM area.
  Make sure that the FM area is properly configured to allow budgetary control.
  
  
  
  Check Budgetary Ledger Settings:
  
  Ensure that the budgetary ledger settings are correctly configured for the FM area.
  You can check this under Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Budget Control System > Settings for Budgetary Ledger.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the FM area. This can be done through transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (for budget availability control) and FMBB (for budget adjustments).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to FM areas and budgetary control.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to activate the FM area for budgetary ledger usage.