How To Fix FMCU031 - Grant not active with FM area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Grant not active with FM area &1

What causes this issue?

In FM area &V1& the status of the grant is set to "mandatory" or
"optional". The grant is not active in this FM area and should not be
used in budgeting.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the grant for budgeting in this FM area, you should
first activate it for FM posting. Otherwise, set the status to "Not
used" in budgeting.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU031 - Grant not active with FM area &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU031 ("Grant not active with FM area &1") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when you are trying to process a transaction that requires a grant to be active, but the specified grant is not currently active in the specified Funds Management area.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Grant: The grant you are trying to use is not active in the specified FM area. This could be due to the grant being closed, expired, or not yet activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the grant or FM area may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the grant from being recognized as active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Grant Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code FMX1 (Create Grant) or FMX2 (Change Grant) to check the status of the grant in question.
  Ensure that the grant is active and has not been closed or expired.
  
  
  
  Activate Grant:
  
  If the grant is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the same transaction (FMX1 or FMX2) by changing the status of the grant.
  
  
  
  Review FM Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the FM area to ensure that the grant is correctly assigned and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the grant. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for the grant in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMX1 (Create Grant), FMX2 (Change Grant), and FMX3 (Display Grant).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to Funds Management and grants in SAP to better understand the processes involved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.