How To Fix FINB_DMTOT009 - Totals/balance object &1 not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_DMTOT - Data Retention: Total Persistence Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Totals/balance object &1 not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_DMTOT009 - Totals/balance object &1 not activated ?

  The SAP error message FINB_DMTOT009 indicates that a totals or balance object (identified by &1) is not activated in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to perform operations that require the use of a specific totals or balance object that has not been properly set up or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Object Not Activated: The specified totals or balance object has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the financial or controlling module.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the totals/balance object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from a development environment, it may not have been activated in the target environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Totals/Balance Object:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for Financial Accounting or Controlling where the totals/balance objects are defined.
  Find the specific object identified by &1 and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configuration steps for the financial or controlling module have been completed.
  Review the settings for the totals or balance object to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the totals/balance object.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful.
  If there were issues during transport, consider re-transporting the object or manually activating it in the target environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific totals/balance object for additional guidance on activation and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (for fiscal year variant) or OKB9 (for balance sheet accounts) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 FINB_DMTOT009 error and successfully activate the required totals/balance object in your SAP system.