How To Fix FMFG874 - Line Definition is not possible for Total lines

FMFG874 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Line Definition is not possible for Total lines

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG874 - Line Definition is not possible for Total lines ?

  The SAP error message FMFG874, which states "Line Definition is not possible for Total lines," typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) when you are trying to define or manipulate line items in a report or a financial document that includes total lines. This error indicates that the system does not allow certain operations on total lines because they are aggregates and do not have detailed line definitions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Total Lines: The error arises when you attempt to define line items or make changes to a total line in a report or document. Total lines are meant to summarize data and do not have individual line definitions.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the financial management settings that does not allow for the manipulation of total lines.
  Report Design: If you are working with a custom report or layout, the design may not be set up to handle total