How To Fix FMCE206 - Cover eligibility not active in FM area &1: transaction &3 stops

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Cover eligibility not active in FM area &1: transaction &3 stops

What causes this issue?

The transaction &V3& cannot be used in FM area &V1& for fiscal year &V2&
, because cover eligibility has not been activated.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Use another FM area, enter another fiscal year, or activate cover
eligibility for FM area &V1& and fiscal year &V2& in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCE206 - Cover eligibility not active in FM area &1: transaction &3 stops ?

  The SAP error message FMCE206 indicates that there is an issue with the cover eligibility in the Funds Management (FM) area. Specifically, it means that the cover eligibility is not active for the specified FM area, which prevents the transaction from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cover Eligibility: The cover eligibility for the specified FM area is not activated. This can happen if the configuration for Funds Management has not been properly set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the Funds Management settings, leading to the cover eligibility not being recognized.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may require cover eligibility that has not been defined for the FM area in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Cover Eligibility:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Funds Management.
  Navigate to the relevant settings for cover eligibility and ensure that it is activated for the FM area in question.
  This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the Funds Management settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for the FM area to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the cover eligibility is properly linked to the relevant FM area and transaction types.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review:
  
  Verify that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the FM area and that it requires cover eligibility.
  If the transaction does not require cover eligibility, check if there is a different issue causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring cover eligibility in Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and activating cover eligibility, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or FMAVCR01 (to check cover eligibility settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the Funds Management configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCE206 error and successfully process the transaction in question.