How To Fix FOPC_CASE013 - Management control &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPC_CASE - Assessment, Issue, Remediation, and Case

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Management control &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPC_CASE013 - Management control &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FOPC_CASE013 indicates that a management control case (or management control object) specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial planning and controlling (FPC) or management accounting (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Management Control Case: The management control case you are trying to access or reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors in the case name or ID.
  The case has been deleted or not yet created.
  The case is not activated or is in a different status.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified management control case.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the management control case from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Management Control Case:
  
  Check the spelling and format of the management control case ID you are using.
  Use transaction codes like FOPC or FOPC_CASE to search for existing management control cases and confirm whether the specified case exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Case:
  
  If the case does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction.
  If the case exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the management control case. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify and adjust your authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional context on management control cases and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FOPC, FOPC_CASE, and others related to management control.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FOPC_CASE013 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.