How To Fix FMPP037 - Usage of &1 not active: Use a layout without &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPP - Planning processor

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Usage of &1 not active: Use a layout without &1

What causes this issue?

You are using FM account assignment element &V1& in the layout. This is
not activated for Funds Management.

System Response

This layout is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Contact the system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you do not use FM account assignment element &V1& in your
organization, remove the account assignment element from the layout in
Funds Management Customizing under <LS>Budget Control System (BCS) ->
BCS Budgeting -> Planning -> Define Planning Layout</>.
If you use FM account assignment element &1 in your organization,
activate this account assignment element in Funds Management Customizing
under <LS>Basic Settings -> Activate Account Assignment Element</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPP037 - Usage of &1 not active: Use a layout without &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMPP037 indicates that a specific usage or feature (denoted by &1) is not active in the current context, and therefore, you need to use a layout that does not include this feature. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling reports where certain functionalities or fields are not enabled.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Feature: The feature or usage indicated by &1 is not activated in the system configuration. This could be due to system settings, user roles, or specific configurations that have not been set up.
  Layout Configuration: The layout you are trying to use includes fields or functionalities that are not supported in the current environment or configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the feature or layout that includes &1.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and verify if the feature or usage indicated by &1 is activated. This may involve checking settings in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  If the feature is not active, you may need to activate it based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Layout:
  
  If the feature cannot be activated, consider using a different layout that does not include the &1 feature. You can create or modify layouts in the report settings to exclude the problematic field or functionality.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the features related to the layout. This may involve checking roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with. This can provide insights into the feature and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or layout changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like SE93 (for checking transaction codes), SPRO (for configuration), or SU01 (for user authorizations).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates related to the feature in question.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FMPP037 error and continue with your SAP tasks.