How To Fix FM_MEASURE021 - Field grouping criteria is not maintained for FM Area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_MEASURE - FM Measure

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Field grouping criteria is not maintained for FM Area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_MEASURE021 - Field grouping criteria is not maintained for FM Area &1 ?

  The SAP error message FM_MEASURE021 indicates that the field grouping criteria for a specific Funds Management (FM) area is not maintained. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires specific configuration settings related to field grouping in the Funds Management module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system cannot find the necessary field grouping criteria for the specified FM area (denoted by &1 in the error message). This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The field grouping criteria for the FM area has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect FM Area: The FM area you are trying to use may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check FM Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > IMG > Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Master Data > Define Field Grouping).
  Verify that the field grouping criteria for the specified FM area is maintained. If it is missing, you will need to create or update it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Field Grouping:
  
  If the field grouping criteria is not maintained, you can create it by defining the necessary parameters and settings for the FM area.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management configuration to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (for budget consumption) and FMBB (for budget adjustments) to understand how the FM area is being used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the FM area configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FM_MEASURE021 error message in SAP.