How To Fix FMEUF046 - Certification &1 &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Certification &1 &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF046 - Certification &1 &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF046 indicates that a certification (or a specific certification-related object) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial management or compliance processes, where certifications are required for certain transactions or processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Certification: The certification specified in the error message (denoted by &1 and &2) is not defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The certification not being created or activated.
  The certification being deleted or archived.
  A typo or incorrect reference in the transaction or configuration.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the certification process, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the certification data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Certification Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code S_P00_07000139 or similar) to check if the certification exists.
  Verify the entries in the certification tables (e.g., TFMF_CERT) to ensure that the certification is defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Certification:
  
  If the certification does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., FMEU for creating certifications).
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to certifications in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the certification data.
  Review the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing certifications in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing certifications, such as FMEU (for creating certifications) and others related to financial management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error FMEUF046 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on certification management and related processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.