How To Fix FINB_CONFIG020 - Active configuration of component &1 was deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_CONFIG - Financials Configuration

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Active configuration of component &1 was deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_CONFIG020 - Active configuration of component &1 was deactivated ?

  The SAP error message FINB_CONFIG020 indicates that the active configuration of a specific component (denoted by &1) has been deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or other related modules where configuration settings are crucial for the proper functioning of the system.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deactivation: The configuration for the component may have been manually deactivated by a user with the necessary authorization.
  Transport Issues: If configurations were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might have been issues during the transport that led to the deactivation.
  System Upgrade or Changes: An upgrade or changes in the system might have inadvertently deactivated certain configurations.
  Configuration Errors: Errors in the configuration settings or dependencies between components can lead to deactivation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivate the Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the relevant component.
  Check the status of the configuration and reactivate it if it has been deactivated.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to identify any errors or warnings that might indicate why the configuration was deactivated.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Check the change logs to see if any recent changes were made to the configuration that could have led to the deactivation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific component to understand any known issues or additional steps required for configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to reactivate the configuration has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer), and others that may be useful in diagnosing and fixing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FINB_CONFIG020 for any specific patches or updates that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review the configuration documentation for the specific component to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FINB_CONFIG020 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.