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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to the section where reporting levels are defined (usually found under the path: SPRO > Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Reporting > Define Reporting Levels).
  Ensure that the source fields for the reporting levels are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Define Source Fields:
  
  If the source fields are not defined, you will need to create or define them. This involves specifying which fields should be used for reporting purposes.
  Make sure that the fields you want to use are available and correctly mapped to the reporting level.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  If something is missing, you may need to manually adjust the configuration in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring reporting levels and source fields in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the reporting functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that the reporting levels are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is impacting critical business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMFG717 error and implement a solution to resolve it.