How To Fix FMUP067 - Entity &1 is used in General Ledger Accounting; reassignment not possible

FMUP067 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMUP - Update in Funds Management

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Entity &1 is used in General Ledger Accounting; reassignment not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to reassign an entity that is used in the tables of the general
ledger. This can lead to inconsistencies in data and is therefore not
allowed.

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 FMUP067 - Entity &1 is used in General Ledger Accounting; reassignment not possible ?

  The SAP error message FMUP067 indicates that an entity (such as a fund, cost center, or internal order) is being used in General Ledger (G/L) accounting, which prevents its reassignment. This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) or when trying to reassign entities that are linked to financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the entity you are trying to reassign is currently in use in G/L accounting. This means that there are existing postings or transactions that reference this entity, making it impossible to change its assignment without first addressing those dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check for any existing transactions or postings that are using the entity in question. You can do this by reviewing the relevant financial documents or reports in SAP.
  
  
  Clear Existing Transactions: If possible, reverse or clear any transactions that are using the entity.