How To Fix H1704 - The company code is not in FM area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 704

• Message text: The company code is not in FM area &3

What causes this issue?

The company code entered for the organizational unit &v2& is not in the
same FM area as the root organizational unit &v1& (FM area &v3&), but
is in FM area &v4& instead.
Since integration between Funds Management and HR Funds and Position
Management has been activated for FM area &v3&, this means that the
entire organizational structure must be assigned to the same FM area.

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?

In infotype 1008, define a company code for organizational unit &v2&
that is in FM area &v3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1704 - The company code is not in FM area &3 ?

  The SAP error message H1704 ("The company code is not in FM area &3") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is a mismatch between the company code and the FM area. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid relationship between the specified company code and the FM area in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The company code is not assigned to the specified FM area in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The company code or FM area may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or report.
  Missing Integration: The integration between Financial Accounting (FI) and Funds Management (FM) may not be properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the H1704 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Master Data > Define FM Areas.
  Ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to the FM area in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code to FM Area:
  
  If the company code is not assigned, you can assign it by creating a new entry or modifying the existing configuration.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction or report where the error occurred to ensure that the correct company code and FM area are being used.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the integration between FI and FM is correctly configured. This can be done in the same SPRO path under Integration settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and FMAVC (for FM area settings) to check and modify the relevant configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring FM areas and company codes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation.