How To Fix IDCN258 - Business function FIN_LOC_CI_13 is not active

IDCN258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Business function FIN_LOC_CI_13 is not active

What causes this issue?

You want to use functions that require the activation of the <LS>FI,
Localization for China</> (FIN_LOC_CI_13) business function.

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.

IDCN258 - Details

• The SAP error message IDCN258 indicates that the business function FIN_LOC_CI_13 (which is related to financial local compliance) is not active in your SAP system. This can prevent certain functionalities from being used, particularly those related to financial compliance and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the specific business function has not been activated in your SAP system. Business functions in SAP are used to enable or disable specific features and functionalities based on the requirements of the business. If a required business function is not activated, you will encounter errors when trying to access related features.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to activate the business function FIN_LOC_CI_13. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP GUI: Log in to your SAP system.
  
  
  Navigate to the Business Function Activation:
  
  Go to transaction code SFW5 (Business Function Activation).
  
  
  
  Find the Business Function:
  
  In the list of business functions, look for FIN_LOC_CI_13. You may need to filter