How To Fix FMCF801 - Enter a percentage or last target object as a target field


FMCF801 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FMCF -

  • Message number: 801

  • Message text: Enter a percentage or last target object as a target field

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered a derivation step that contains the field
    <DS:DE.FM_DERIVATION_INDEX>sequence number</> (NUMBER) as a source
    field. This means that you can enter several target objects for each
    source object in the rule entries. You either have to enter the field
    <DS>FM-CF: distribution percentage</> (PERCENTAGE) or the field
    <DS:DE.FM_LAST_TARGET>last target object</> (LAST_TARGET).

    System Response

    If you do not enter either of these target fields, the system derives
    the target object defined under sequence number 01 during closing
    operations.

    How to fix this error?

    If you want several target objects to be derived for each source object
    in closing operations, you have to enter the field PERCENTAGE for the
    budgeting operations and the field LAST_TARGET for the commitment
    carryforward.

    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 FMCF801 - Enter a percentage or last target object as a target field ?
    The SAP error message FMCF801, which states "Enter a percentage or last target object as a target field," typically occurs in the context of financial planning or budgeting within the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Financial Management (FM) module or related applications.
    
    Cause: This error usually arises when a user is trying to enter a target field in a planning or budgeting transaction, but the input does not meet the expected criteria. Specifically, the system expects either: A percentage value (e.g., 50%). A reference to the last target object that was used in the transaction. If neither of these conditions is met, the system will trigger the FMCF801 error.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Input Values: Ensure that you are entering a valid percentage value in the target field. The value should be in the correct format (e.g., 25 for 25%). Use Last Target Object: If applicable, refer to the

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