How To Fix HRFPM_FTE081 - Function control variable is not active

HRFPM_FTE081 - Overview

• 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</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRFPM_FTE081 - Details

• 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