How To Fix FMFEES045 - Fee type &1: Set the fixed amount flag

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFEES - Fees

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Fee type &1: Set the fixed amount flag

What causes this issue?

This fee is either a penalty or an administrative cost. For these
categories, only time-independent amounts are allowed (US legal
requirement).

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?

Set the fixed value flag on <DS:DE.FM_FEE_TYPE>fee type</>: amount.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFEES045 - Fee type &1: Set the fixed amount flag ?

  The SAP error message FMFEES045 indicates that there is an issue with a fee type in the Financial Management (FM) module, specifically related to the configuration of fee types. The message states: "Fee type &1: Set the fixed amount flag." This error typically arises when a fee type is expected to have a fixed amount but is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A fee type is defined in the system that requires a fixed amount to be set, but the configuration does not have the "fixed amount" flag enabled.
  The fee type is being used in a transaction or process that expects a fixed amount, leading to a mismatch in the expected configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and update the configuration of the fee type in question. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Fee Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration for fee types. This is usually found under:
  SPRO -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Master Data -> Fee Types -> Define Fee Types
  
  
  
  
  Locate the Fee Type:
  
  Find the fee type that corresponds to the error message (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Set the Fixed Amount Flag:
  
  Open the details of the fee type.
  Look for an option or checkbox labeled "Fixed Amount" or similar.
  Enable this flag to indicate that the fee type should have a fixed amount.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and test it again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring fee types and understanding their parameters.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorization to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Consult with a Functional Consultant: If you are unsure about the implications of changing the fee type configuration, consult with a functional consultant or someone with expertise in SAP FM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMFEES045 error and ensure that the fee type is correctly configured for your financial processes.