How To Fix FI_E400 - Fiscal year &1 has no hierarchy assigned in FM area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Fiscal year &1 has no hierarchy assigned in FM area &2

What causes this issue?

Fiscal year has no hierarchy assigned

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E400 - Fiscal year &1 has no hierarchy assigned in FM area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E400 indicates that there is no hierarchy assigned for the specified fiscal year in the specified Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) when trying to execute transactions that require a hierarchy for budget control or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Assignment: The fiscal year specified in the error message does not have a corresponding hierarchy assigned in the Funds Management area.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the Funds Management area may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a hierarchy for the fiscal year.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as specifying the wrong fiscal year or FM area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code FMAVC (for Budget Control System) or FMHIER (for Hierarchy Management).
  Verify if the hierarchy for the specified fiscal year and FM area is correctly assigned.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to create or assign the appropriate hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Create/Assign Hierarchy:
  
  If a hierarchy does not exist for the fiscal year, you may need to create one. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for Funds Management.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu, navigate to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Budget Control System > Define Hierarchies.
  Create a new hierarchy or assign an existing one to the fiscal year and FM area.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the overall configuration for Funds Management is correct and that all necessary settings are in place for the fiscal year and FM area in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management and hierarchy assignments for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMAVC, FMHIER, and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Funds Management configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Funds Management.