How To Fix FMFG085 - When processing &1, the customer number is not taken into account.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 085

• Message text: When processing &1, the customer number is not taken into account.

What causes this issue?

During processing of open vendor invoices or vendor paid invoices, the
customer number is not taken into account by the selection logic.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG085 - When processing &1, the customer number is not taken into account. ?

  The SAP error message FMFG085 typically occurs in the context of financial management, particularly when dealing with funds management (FM) and budgetary control. The message indicates that during the processing of a transaction (denoted by &1), the system is unable to take the customer number into account, which may lead to issues in budget allocation or fund availability checks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Data: The customer number may not be properly assigned or may be missing in the relevant master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Funds Management module that do not allow for customer numbers to be processed correctly.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be set up to handle customer numbers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access customer-related data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customer Master Data: Ensure that the customer number is correctly maintained in the system. Verify that the customer exists and is active.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that customer numbers are enabled for the relevant transaction types.
  Transaction Type Settings: Review the settings for the specific transaction type being processed to ensure it is configured to handle customer numbers.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process customer-related data.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the customer number is being ignored or not processed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Funds Management and the specific transaction you are working with to understand how customer numbers are handled.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth analysis and assistance.