How To Fix FICUSTOM403 - The functional area can only be derived if it is active in PSM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 403

• Message text: The functional area can only be derived if it is active in PSM

What causes this issue?

If the functional area is not active in Public Sector Management (PSM),
it cannot be derived using the derivation tool in Funds Management
(FMDERIVE).

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?

Check the FMDERIVE rules to ensure that the functional area is not used
as a target field. You can deactivate this message to activate the
change to the functional area. However, this can have a negative affect
on your postings in other components.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM403 - The functional area can only be derived if it is active in PSM ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM403 indicates that the functional area you are trying to use in your transaction is not active in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module. This error typically arises when you are working with financial transactions that require a functional area to be defined, but the specific functional area is not set up or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Functional Area: The functional area you are trying to use is not activated in the PSM configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to functional areas in the PSM module.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the functional area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Functional Area Activation:
  
  Go to the PSM configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant section where functional areas are defined.
  Ensure that the functional area you are trying to use is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Functional Area:
  
  If the functional area is not active, you will need to activate it. This usually involves:
  
  Accessing the configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigating to the relevant settings for functional areas.
  Activating the required functional area.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to functional areas are correctly set up.
  Check if there are any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the functional area.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check the data dictionary for functional area definitions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring functional areas in PSM.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICUSTOM403 error and successfully use the required functional area in your transactions.