How To Fix HRFPM_FTE081 - Function control variable is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Function control variable is not active

What causes this issue?

You are executing a function that is intended for the management of
control variables in OM. However, the use of the control variable is
not activated.

System Response

The action is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

If control variables are to be used in OM, the use of control variables
must have been activated.

Procedure for System Administrators

You activate the control variable in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PBCS_1000>Activate Use of Control Variable</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM_FTE081 - Function control variable is not active ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE081: Function control variable is not active typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP SuccessFactors when there is an issue with the configuration of the function control variables used in the Flexible Employee Management (FEM) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Function Control Variable: The error indicates that a specific function control variable that is required for processing is not active. This could be due to:
  
  The variable not being defined in the system.
  The variable being deactivated in the configuration settings.
  Missing or incorrect settings in the related infotypes or configuration tables.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the relevant modules, such as missing entries in the customizing settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the function control variables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Control Variables:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the settings for the function control variables.
  Ensure that the required function control variable is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Variable:
  
  If the variable is inactive, activate it in the configuration settings. This may involve setting the variable to active in the relevant customizing transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific module you are working with (e.g., Personnel Administration, Organizational Management).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the function control variables. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and others that may be relevant to your configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRFPM_FTE081 for any known issues or patches that may resolve the error.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRFPM_FTE081 error in your SAP system.