How To Fix FPB_PERSONALIZATION165 - Internal orders for area of responsibility cannot be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_PERSONALIZATION - Personalization

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Internal orders for area of responsibility cannot be filled

What causes this issue?

In the personalization hierarchy, there is no personalization
application (node) CO-OPA (for internal orders) with field name
(characteristic) AUFNR. However, the internal orders for the area of
responsibility ought to be transferred to this node.

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?

If you work without expert mode, you can switch on expert mode using
user maintenance (transaction SU01, set parameter FPB_PERS_EXPERT to X).
If you execute the transfer again, you can now select the node for the
personalization application and the field name. If you have a customer
node for internal orders, you can select this and so transfer the data
to this node.
If you are already working in expert mode, then you will not have either
the delivered status of the personalization hierarchy with node CO-OPA
nor a customer node for internal orders. To be able to carry out the
extraction for internal orders, you have to create such a customer node
in transaction FPB_MAINTAIN_HIER.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION165 - Internal orders for area of responsibility cannot be filled ?

  The SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION165 indicates that there is an issue with internal orders related to the area of responsibility in the context of the SAP Financial Planning and Budgeting (FPB) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to retrieve or fill internal orders for a specific user or role due to configuration or data issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the internal orders for the specified area of responsibility.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the area of responsibility settings or in the internal order master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: The internal orders may not be properly assigned to the area of responsibility, or there may be inconsistencies in the data.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the relevant internal orders.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the internal orders. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the area of responsibility in the FPB module. Ensure that the internal orders are correctly assigned to the relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Validate Internal Orders:
  
  Verify that the internal orders exist and are correctly set up in the system. Check for any missing or incorrect data in the internal order master records.
  
  
  
  User Profile Review:
  
  Review the user profile settings to ensure that the user is assigned to the correct area of responsibility and that the relevant internal orders are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the FPB module and internal order management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and setup of your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP26 (Change Plan Data for Internal Orders) or KO02 (Change Internal Order) to review and manage internal orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FPB and internal orders that may address known issues or provide patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FPB_PERSONALIZATION165 error message.