How To Fix FICUSTOM053 - The deactivation of the setting causes errors. (See long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 053

• Message text: The deactivation of the setting causes errors. (See long text)

What causes this issue?

You are deactivating the payment conversion function. This is not
permitted if you already made postings after you activated a payment
selection function, or if you ran program conversion programs. If you
made postings after activation, deactivation of this function leads to
data inconsistencies.
You can only override this notification when you are in a development
or test system. You cannot make changes to the settings for the payment
conversion function in the production system. No transport can take
place that leads changes to the settings in the production system.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM053 - The deactivation of the setting causes errors. (See long text) ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM053 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly concerning the deactivation of certain settings that are necessary for the proper functioning of the system. This error often arises when a user attempts to deactivate a configuration that is still being utilized or is required by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Required Settings: The most common cause of this error is the attempt to deactivate a configuration setting that is still in use or is mandatory for certain processes.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the setting that you are trying to deactivate, meaning other configurations or processes rely on it.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements that depend on the setting, deactivating it could lead to inconsistencies or errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings that you are trying to deactivate. Ensure that they are not being used in any active processes or configurations.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. This can provide specific information about what setting is causing the issue and why it cannot be deactivated.
  Check Dependencies: Investigate any dependencies related to the setting. You may need to adjust or deactivate other related settings before you can deactivate the one in question.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific setting and its implications.
  Testing in Development: If possible, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production to avoid disruptions.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if the error is impacting critical business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE80 (for development) to review and adjust settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, review their code to ensure they do not rely on the setting you are trying to deactivate.
  Change Management: Implement a change management process to document and review changes to configurations to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FICUSTOM053 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.