How To Fix FO438 - FM account assignment cannot be removed from cover pool


FO438 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

  • Message number: 438

  • Message text: FM account assignment cannot be removed from cover pool

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  • What causes this issue?

    The FM account assignment you want to remove from the cover pool was
    used in reciprocal cover eligibility.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    If you want to remove the FM account assignment from the cover pool,
    proceed as follows:
    RESET N1
    Remove the corresponding cross assignments using the report
    <DS:RE.RFFM_CROSS_ASS_RESOLVE>Resolve Cross Assignments</>
    (RFFM_CROSS_ASS_RESOLVE).
    Remove the account assignment from the cover pool.
    Reconstruct the assigned values using the report <LS>Reconstruct
    Availability Control in Funds Management</> (BPINDX03).

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO438 - FM account assignment cannot be removed from cover pool ?
    The SAP error message FO438, which states "FM account assignment cannot be removed from cover pool," typically occurs in the context of financial management and asset accounting within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment related to a cover pool in the Funds Management (FM) module.
    
    Cause: Account Assignment Lock: The account assignment may be locked due to ongoing transactions or processes that are dependent on it. Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the account assignment that prevent it from being removed, such as open commitments or transactions that reference the account.
    Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the Funds Management module that restrict the removal of account assignments from cover pools. Data Integrity: The system may be enforcing data integrity rules that prevent changes to account assignments that are critical for financial reporting or compliance.
    Solution: Check Dependencies: Review any transactions or commitments that are linked to the

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