How To Fix FMPEP028 - Enter a distribution key

FMPEP028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPEP - Use for the Mulitple Budget Entry Transaction in BCS

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Enter a distribution key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPEP028 - Enter a distribution key ?

  The SAP error message FMPEP028, which states "Enter a distribution key," typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when a user is trying to post a transaction that requires a distribution key but has not provided one.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A distribution key is required for the transaction being processed, but it has not been entered.
  The distribution key is necessary for the allocation of funds or costs across different cost centers, internal orders, or other financial objects.
  The configuration of the transaction or the document type mandates the use of a distribution key.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMPEP028 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter a Distribution Key: 
  
  When prompted by the error message, check the relevant fields in the transaction screen and enter a valid distribution key. This key is usually defined in the system and can be found in the configuration settings or by consulting with your