How To Fix FMCA_COV005 - Configuration &1 is incorrect or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_COV -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Configuration &1 is incorrect or does not exist

What causes this issue?

The configuration &V1& determined your user for the business partner
overview is incorrect or does not exist.

System Response

The program start is terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

INCLUDE FICA_NA_INFOADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the Customizing settings for the business partner overview under
<DS:SIMG.ISPSCA_VC_FMCA_COV_1>Configure Business Partner Overview
</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_COV005 - Configuration &1 is incorrect or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_COV005, which states "Configuration &1 is incorrect or does not exist," typically relates to issues with the configuration of a particular object or setting in the SAP system, often in the context of Funds Management or Controlling.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the specified object (indicated by &1) is either not set up or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration may exist but is not set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that reference the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the configuration for the object indicated by &1 exists and is set up correctly.
  Ensure that all required settings are completed.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If you are working with a specific module (like Funds Management), ensure that all necessary customizing settings are in place.
  Check if any recent changes were made to the configuration that could have led to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the relevant data. This may involve checking master data or transactional data that might be referencing the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific configuration you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues documented.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking configurations, such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE37 (Function Modules).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific configuration you are dealing with. SAP Notes often contain solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FMCA_COV005 error message.