How To Fix FMMD_E317 - FM area &1 assigned to more than one company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMD_E - Funds Management Master Data

• Message number: 317

• Message text: FM area &1 assigned to more than one company code

What causes this issue?

FM area &v1& is assigned to several company codes.

System Response

Automatic generation of master data connot continue due to the lack of
specific information on which company is to be used in the derivation of
the Funds Management (FM) master data name. The right FM derivation
strategy cannot be defined.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMD_E317 - FM area &1 assigned to more than one company code ?

  The SAP error message FMMD_E317 indicates that a Funds Management (FM) area is assigned to more than one company code. This situation typically arises when the configuration of the Funds Management module does not align with the organizational structure defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: The FM area is configured to be used by more than one company code, which is not allowed in the standard SAP configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The assignment of FM areas to company codes may have been incorrectly set up during the configuration process.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have led to inconsistencies in the assignment of FM areas to company codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that each FM area is assigned to only one company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Assign Company Code to FM Area).
  Review the assignments of FM areas to company codes.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If you find that an FM area is assigned to multiple company codes, you will need to decide which company code should retain the assignment.
  Remove the assignment for the company codes that should not be linked to that FM area.
  
  
  
  Create New FM Area (if necessary):
  
  If you need to maintain the FM area for multiple company codes, consider creating a new FM area for the additional company codes and assign them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration by performing the actions that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to maintain clarity in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 for assignments and FMX1 for creating FM areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  Consult SAP Help: The official SAP Help Portal can provide detailed information on Funds Management configuration and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMMD_E317 error and ensure that your Funds Management configuration is correctly set up.