How To Fix FMCE318 - Invalid cover group: field &1 is inactive

FMCE318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Invalid cover group: field &1 is inactive

What causes this issue?

The <DS:SIMG.FMBCS_FMCERG>derivation strategy for generation of cover
groups</> assigned the value &V2& to the field &V1& of the cover group.
This field, however, is not active in your FM area. Therefore only the
value "blank" is allowed for this field.

System Response

The cover group cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Check the derivation strategy for generation of cover groups.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCE318 - Invalid cover group: field &1 is inactive ?

  The SAP error message FMCE318 "Invalid cover group: field &1 is inactive" typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is an issue with the configuration or status of a cover group in the system. This error indicates that the specified cover group is not active, which means that it cannot be used for the intended financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cover Group: The cover group referenced in the error message is not active in the system. This could be due to configuration changes or the cover group being deactivated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to Funds Management, particularly in the area of cover groups.
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that reference the cover group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cover Group Status:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the Funds Management section and check the status of the