How To Fix FM_SPENH_E842 - Cannot determine funds center (fiscal year &1 FC &2); see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_SPENH_E - Messg. class for spanish enhancements in PS Funds Management

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Cannot determine funds center (fiscal year &1 FC &2); see long text

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system cannot determine the funds center.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Set the <zk>FC Det. Type</> field to <zk>Dynamic</> for all withholding
taxcodes that should use this table in Customizing for <zk>Financial
Accounting (New)</> by choosing <zk>Financial Accounting Global Settings
(New) -> Withholding Tax -> Extended Withholding Tax -> Posting -> Spain
-> Public Sector Spain -> Revenue Posting from Withholding Tax -> Define
Withholding Tax Codes for Revenue Postings from Withholding Tax</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_SPENH_E842 - Cannot determine funds center (fiscal year &1 FC &2); see long text ?

  The SAP error message FM_SPENH_E842 indicates that the system is unable to determine the funds center for a specific fiscal year and funds center combination. This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) when trying to post a transaction that requires a valid funds center.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The funds center may not be properly configured in the system for the specified fiscal year.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year: The fiscal year specified in the transaction may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the funds center or the fiscal year.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the funds center or fiscal year in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Funds Management configuration and ensure that the funds center is correctly defined for the specified fiscal year.
  Verify that the funds center is active and has the necessary attributes set up.
  
  
  
  Validate Fiscal Year:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to use is open and available for posting.
  Check the fiscal year variant settings to confirm that the fiscal year is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the funds center to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
  Look for any missing entries or inconsistencies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the funds center and perform the required transactions.
  Review the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Long Text:
  
  Review the long text associated with the error message for additional details or specific instructions related to the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMX1 (Create Funds Center), FMX2 (Change Funds Center), or FMX3 (Display Funds Center) to manage funds centers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Funds Management and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Funds Management for further assistance.