How To Fix FICUSTOM039 - Posting to PCO&4 not possible; PCO processing not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Posting to PCO&4 not possible; PCO processing not active

What causes this issue?

You want to post FM account assignment &V1& &V2& &V3&, which is
assigned to public-owned commercial operation &V4&. However, this is
not possible, as the processes for administrating public-owned
commercial operations (PCOs) are not activated in the Customizing of
<LS>Funds Management </>.

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?

Ensure that the processes for administrating PCOs are activated in the
Customizing of Funds Management.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM039 - Posting to PCO&4 not possible; PCO processing not active ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM039 indicates that posting to a specific Profit Center (PCO) is not possible because Profit Center (PCO) processing is not active. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings where the system is unable to process transactions related to profit centers due to configuration issues.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Profit Center Accounting: The Profit Center Accounting (PCA) module may not be activated for the company code or the specific profit center you are trying to post to.
  Configuration Issues: The profit center may not be properly configured in the system, or the settings for the relevant company code may not allow for profit center postings.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any new postings to the profit center.
  Missing Master Data: The profit center may not exist in the master data or may not be assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Profit Center Accounting:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Basic Settings > Activate Profit Center Accounting.
  Ensure that Profit Center Accounting is activated for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Profit Center Configuration:
  
  Verify that the profit center you are trying to post to is correctly configured and active.
  Use transaction code KE52 to check the profit center master data.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  Use transaction code OB52 to review and adjust the posting periods if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the profit center exists and is assigned to the correct company code.
  Use transaction code KE53 to display the profit center and confirm its details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  KE52: Change Profit Center Master Data
  KE53: Display Profit Center Master Data
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform postings to profit centers.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FICUSTOM039 and successfully post to the desired profit center. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.