How To Fix FMFG556 - Derivation strategy not maintained. Fund &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Derivation strategy not maintained. Fund &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG556 - Derivation strategy not maintained. Fund &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG556, which states "Derivation strategy not maintained. Fund &1," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when the system is unable to determine the appropriate derivation strategy for a specific fund. This can happen during various processes, such as budget availability checks or when trying to post transactions related to funds.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Derivation Strategy: The primary cause of this error is that the derivation strategy for the specified fund (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to Funds Management, particularly in the derivation strategy settings.
  Incorrect Fund Type: The fund type being used may not have a derivation strategy assigned to it.
  Changes in Configuration: Recent changes in the configuration might have led to the removal or alteration of the derivation strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Derivation Strategy:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Funds Management.
  Navigate to the derivation strategy settings (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that a derivation strategy is defined for the fund type associated with the fund in question.
  If necessary, create a new derivation strategy or modify an existing one to include the fund.
  
  
  
  Check Fund Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the fund type used in the transaction has a valid derivation strategy assigned.
  If the fund type is new or has been modified, ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Recent Changes:
  
  If the error started occurring after recent changes, review those changes to identify any misconfigurations or omissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  FMAVCR01: Availability control settings.
  FMFG: Funds Management settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring derivation strategies in Funds Management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMFG556 error and ensure that the derivation strategy is properly maintained for the specified fund.