How To Fix FMGENERIC002 - You cannot activate the functional area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMGENERIC - General Funds Management messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You cannot activate the functional area

What causes this issue?

You want to activate the functional area for Funds Management. However,
the functional area is activated as a general ledger characteristic and
there are company codes for which the cost of sales accounting is
active.
This combination is not supported.

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 FMGENERIC002 - You cannot activate the functional area ?

  The SAP error message FMGENERIC002 ("You cannot activate the functional area") typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when there is an issue with activating a functional area in the system. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The functional area you are trying to activate may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the functional area.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the functional area, such as missing entries in related tables.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters may not allow the activation of the functional area.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other functional areas or settings that need to be addressed before activation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Funds Management configuration settings and ensure that the functional area is correctly defined.
  Verify that all necessary settings related to the functional area are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to activate the functional area has the required authorizations. You may need to check the user's roles and profiles in the authorization management.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the functional area. Look for any missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the relevant database tables.
  
  
  
  System Parameters:
  
  Check the system parameters that might affect the activation of functional areas. This can include settings in the FM module or related modules.
  
  
  
  Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if there are any dependencies on other functional areas or settings that need to be resolved first. This may involve checking other configurations or settings in the FM module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the FM module and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration settings.
  FMAVCR01: For checking the functional area settings.
  SE11/SE16: For database table inspection.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FMGENERIC002 in the SAP Support Portal. These notes may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  
  Community 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 error and implement a solution to activate the functional area successfully.