How To Fix FI_E129 - FM area is blank, fund status cannot be derived

FI_E129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 129

• Message text: FM area is blank, fund status cannot be derived

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

What causes this issue?

You have not specified an FM area.

System Response

The system cannot derive the status of the fund.

How to fix this error?

Specify an FM area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI_E129 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E129 indicates that the "FM area is blank, fund status cannot be derived." This error typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP, particularly when trying to post a financial transaction that requires a fund status to be determined, but the system cannot derive it due to a missing or blank FM area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing FM Area: The FM area is not specified in the transaction or document you are trying to post. This could happen if the configuration is incomplete or if the user did not enter the FM area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for Funds Management may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to derive the fund status.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to allow for FM area assignment.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be properly linked