How To Fix FMCU037 - Functional area is optional for posting with FM area &1 until &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Functional area is optional for posting with FM area &1 until &2

What causes this issue?

Functional area is optional for posting with FM area &V1& until fiscal
year &V2&.

System Response

The functional area cannot be set to mandatory in budgeting.
<ZH>Exception</>
If BCS activation (&V3&) occurs after the activation of the account
assignment elements in FM (&V2&) , "mandatory" is a valid status.
The functional area is mandatory in posting as of the time that you have
activated BCS.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the functional area as a mandatory account assignment
element in budgeting, it should also be mandatory for posting (blank
value should not be allowed).
Otherwise you should set the functional area status to "optional" or
"not used in budgeting" in order to take posting settings into account.

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 FMCU037 - Functional area is optional for posting with FM area &1 until &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU037 indicates that a functional area is optional for posting with a Funds Management (FM) area until a specified date. This message typically arises in the context of financial postings in SAP, particularly when dealing with Funds Management and the configuration of functional areas.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A functional area is not specified in a posting that requires it, but the posting is being made to a Funds Management area that has a date restriction.
  The system is configured to allow postings without a functional area until a certain date, after which a functional area becomes mandatory.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCU037 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Posting Date: Verify the date of the posting. If the posting date is before the specified date (&2 in the error message), then a functional area is not required. If the date is after this, you will need to provide a functional area.
  
  
  Provide a Functional Area: If the posting date is after the specified date, ensure that you include a valid functional area in your posting. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the relevant transaction (e.g., FB50 for general ledger postings).
  Entering the functional area in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe that the functional area should not be mandatory, review the configuration settings in the Funds Management area. You may need to adjust the settings in the configuration to change the requirement for functional areas.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling functional areas in your FM configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Area: In SAP, a functional area is used for internal reporting purposes and is often linked to cost centers or profit centers.
  Funds Management (FM): This module in SAP is used for budget control and monitoring of funds. It is essential for organizations that need to manage their budgets effectively.
  Configuration Settings: The settings for functional areas and their requirements can be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the Funds Management section.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Funds Management for further assistance.