How To Fix FM705 - > Account & & (sub-account &) has been sued, no transactions since &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 705

• Message text: > Account & & (sub-account &) has been sued, no transactions since &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM705 - > Account & & (sub-account &) has been sued, no transactions since & ?

  The SAP error message FM705 indicates that a specific account and sub-account combination has been "used" (or "sued" as per your message, which seems to be a typo) but has not had any transactions since a specified date. This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP, where certain accounts are expected to have transactions for them to be valid.
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The account and sub-account combination may be configured in a way that requires transactions to be posted regularly. If no transactions have occurred since the specified date, the system raises this error.
  Budget Control: The account may be part of a budget control mechanism that requires active usage to maintain its status.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry or configuration that has led to the account being flagged incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Usage: Verify if the account and sub-account combination is indeed supposed to have transactions. If it is not being used, consider whether it should be deactivated or if it needs to be reconfigured.
  Post Transactions: If the account is valid and should have transactions, ensure that the necessary transactions are posted to it.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the account in the Funds Management module. Ensure that the account is set up correctly and that it aligns with your organization's financial policies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing accounts in Funds Management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for budget availability control) or FMBB (for budget adjustments) to analyze the budget and transactions related to the account.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in financial transactions are trained on the proper use of accounts in SAP to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FM705 error and ensure that your account management practices in SAP are effective.