How To Fix FMFG717 - Source fields for reporting level are not defined

FMFG717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Source fields for reporting level are not defined

What causes this issue?

System Response

The system cannot use reporting levels for the trial balance report.

How to fix this error?

Create an entry for report <NP>RFFMFG_TRIAL_BALANCE_LEVEL</> in the
Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.VC_FMFG_R_DERIV>Select Reports and Fields for Derivation</>.
In the source field selection, specify the attribute fields for the
level on which you want to report. Values in attribute fields that are
not source fields are cleared, and the amounts are combined with other
reporting lines that contain the same attributes.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG717 - Source fields for reporting level are not defined ?

  The SAP error message FMFG717, which states "Source fields for reporting level are not defined," typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Funds Management (FM) modules when there is an issue with the configuration of reporting levels or the source fields associated with them.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the reporting level has not been properly configured in the system. This can happen if the source fields that are supposed to be linked to the reporting level are not defined.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration of the Funds Management module, particularly in the area where reporting levels are defined.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system (like a development or quality assurance system), it may not have been fully or correctly transported, leading to missing definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Funds Management in the SAP system.
  Navigate