How To Fix FSCY070 - Changing an existing functional area is not permitted

FSCY070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSCY - Generation of Cover Pools - Flexible Master Data Structure

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Changing an existing functional area is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You want to edit a functional area that already exits by entering
either a subdivision-ID or a substring of the functional area. However,
this is not possible because you are not allowed to change functional
areas that already exist.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSCY070 - Changing an existing functional area is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FSCY070, which states "Changing an existing functional area is not permitted," typically occurs when you attempt to modify a functional area that is already in use in the system. Functional areas are used in SAP for various purposes, including financial reporting and controlling, and once they are created and assigned to transactions or master data, they cannot be changed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Usage: The functional area you are trying to change is already assigned to various transactions, master data, or financial documents.
  System Restrictions: SAP has built-in restrictions to maintain data integrity and consistency, preventing changes to critical configuration settings that could affect reporting and financial statements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a New Functional Area: Instead of trying to change the existing functional area, create a new one that meets your requirements. This is the most straightforward solution.
  Review Assignments: Check where the functional area is being used. If it is not widely used, you