How To Fix FQ253 - Company code & / FM area & assignment not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Company code & / FM area & assignment not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ253 - Company code & / FM area & assignment not defined ?

  The SAP error message FQ253 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a company code to a funds management (FM) area. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires a valid assignment between a company code and a funds management area, but such an assignment has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the company code and the funds management area have not been linked in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Funds Management module where the necessary settings have not been completed.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The company code or FM area entered in the transaction may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FQ253 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Funds Management configuration settings.
  Use the transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu.
  Follow the path: Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Master Data > Define Company Code and FM Area Assignment.
  Ensure that the company code and the FM area are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Create Assignment:
  
  If the assignment does not exist, you will need to create it. In the configuration settings, you can define the assignment between the company code and the FM area.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the company code and FM area you are using in your transaction. Ensure that they are valid and correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made to the configuration are transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and FMX1 (for FM area settings) to check the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ253 error and ensure that the company code and FM area are properly assigned in your SAP system.