How To Fix IDCFM_FRCR_MSG004 - Amortization procedure has not been Customized for the accounting code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCFM_FRCR_MSG - Message Class for Capitalization Reserve (France)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Amortization procedure has not been Customized for the accounting code

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Ensure that the amortization procedure has been assigned to the
accounting code in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.IDCFM_FRCR_CD_VC>Activate Capitalization Reserves for Product
Types</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCFM_FRCR_MSG004 - Amortization procedure has not been Customized for the accounting code ?

  The SAP error message IDCFM_FRCR_MSG004 indicates that the amortization procedure has not been customized for the specific accounting code you are trying to use. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and asset management when you are attempting to process transactions related to asset amortization.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customization: The primary cause of this error is that the amortization procedure has not been defined or linked to the accounting code in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for asset accounting have not been completed properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The accounting code you are using may not have the necessary settings for the amortization procedure, which is required for processing asset transactions.
  Newly Created Accounting Code: If a new accounting code has been created, it may not have been set up with the appropriate amortization settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to customize the amortization procedure for the relevant accounting code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Valuation -> Amortization -> Define Amortization Procedures.
  
  
  
  Define Amortization Procedure:
  
  Check if the amortization procedure is defined for the accounting code in question.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create or assign an appropriate amortization procedure to the accounting code.
  
  
  
  Assign Amortization Procedure:
  
  In the configuration settings, ensure that the correct amortization procedure is assigned to the relevant accounting code.
  Make sure that all necessary parameters for the amortization procedure are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to process the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct amortization procedure to use, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's financial accounting guidelines.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OAYZ (for defining amortization procedures) or OAYR (for assigning the procedure to the company code) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the amortization procedure is properly customized for the accounting code in question.