How To Fix FMFG828 - For ALC &1, Reporter Cat. &2 is not allowed for Business Act. Type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 828

• Message text: For ALC &1, Reporter Cat. &2 is not allowed for Business Act. Type &3

What causes this issue?

A Reporter Category can only be a subset of the Business Activity Type.
It can specify no system, fewer systems or the same systems at the
Business Activity Type. It cannot specify a system that is not included
in the Business Activity Type.

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 FMFG828 - For ALC &1, Reporter Cat. &2 is not allowed for Business Act. Type &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG828 typically relates to issues with the configuration of the reporting categories in the context of the Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) module. This error indicates that a specific reporter category is not allowed for a given business activity type.
  Cause:
  The error message FMFG828 is triggered when:
  
  The reporter category specified in the transaction does not match the allowed categories for the specified business activity type.
  There may be a configuration issue in the system where the mapping between reporter categories and business activity types is not correctly set up.
  The business activity type may not be configured to accept the specified reporter category in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMFG828 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) in your SAP system.
  Verify the allowed reporter categories for the specified business activity type. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with Other Components > Define Reporter Categories for Business Activity Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the reporter category you are trying to use is included in the allowed list for the specified business activity type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Reporter Category:
  
  If the reporter category is not allowed, you may need to either change the reporter category in your transaction to one that is allowed or modify the configuration to include the desired reporter category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Lifecycle Management and the specific business activity types to understand the valid combinations of reporter categories and business activity types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as OAA3 (for defining business activity types) or OAA4 (for defining reporter categories).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FMFG828 or the specific business activity type you are working with, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMFG828 error and implement a solution to resolve it.