How To Fix FMFEES043 - Fee type &1: Clear flag "No percentage calculation"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFEES - Fees

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Fee type &1: Clear flag "No percentage calculation"

What causes this issue?

This fee type is either a penalty, administrative cost, or an interest
charge. All such fees are subject to percentage charges such as
penalties per the following US legal requirement:
Accruing from the date of delinquency, the penalty charge is assessed on
any portion of a debt that is outstanding for more than 90 days,
including any interest and administrative costs.

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?

Clear the <zk>No percentage calc.</> flag in the general settings for
the <DS:DE.FM_FEE_TYPE>fee type</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFEES043 - Fee type &1: Clear flag "No percentage calculation" ?

  The SAP error message FMFEES043 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a fee type in the SAP system, specifically related to the percentage calculation for that fee type. The message suggests that the "No percentage calculation" flag is not set for the specified fee type, which is causing the error.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A fee type is configured to require a percentage calculation, but the system is set to not allow it.
  The fee type is being used in a context where a percentage calculation is expected, but the configuration does not support it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fee Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for fee types in the SAP system. This is usually found in the customizing area (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for fee type configuration, which may be under Public Sector Management or Financial Management, depending on your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Modify the Fee Type Settings:
  
  Locate the fee type indicated in the error message (represented by &1).
  Check the settings for the fee type and look for the "No percentage calculation" flag.
  If the fee type should allow percentage calculations, ensure that this flag is not checked. Conversely, if it should not allow percentage calculations, ensure that the flag is checked.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After saving, perform a test transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on fee type configuration and the implications of the "No percentage calculation" flag.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), FMFEES (Fee Type Management), and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP module.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMFEES043 error and ensure that your fee type is configured correctly for your business processes.