How To Fix FICUSTOM331 - Read the long text before you deactivate the statistical update

FICUSTOM331 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Read the long text before you deactivate the statistical update

What causes this issue?

If you deactivate the statistical update, the purchase requisitions and
purchase orders consume their own budget again.

System Response

If you deactivate the statistical update, the purchase requisitions and
purchase orders are updated normally in Funds Management and in
Controlling (CO).

How to fix this error?

Once the statistical update is activated for a company code, we do <ZH>
not </> recommend you deactivate it as this can have a major impact on
your business processes.
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If you delete an entry, all<ZH> </> the corresponding exceptions are
deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

This message is usually displayed as information.
You can change the message type in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_MV_SM30>Change Message Control</>.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FICUSTOM331 - Details

• The SAP error message FICUSTOM331 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the statistical update in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This message serves as a warning to ensure that users understand the implications of deactivating the statistical update before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when a user attempts to deactivate the statistical update without fully understanding the consequences. The statistical update is important for various reporting and analysis purposes, and deactivating it can lead to incomplete or inaccurate financial data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Read the Long Text: The first step is to read the long text associated with the error message. This text usually provides detailed information about the implications of deactivating the statistical update and may offer guidance on how to proceed.
  
  
  Evaluate the Need for Deactivation: Assess whether it is necessary to deactivate the statistical update. If it is not essential, it is advisable to leave it activated.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review