How To Fix KAFF101 - FM dimension not active - entry of & will be ignored

KAFF101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KAFF - Overhead Cost Controlling: Integration of Fund and Function

• Message number: 101

• Message text: FM dimension not active - entry of & will be ignored

What causes this issue?

You have entered Funds Management dimension &MSGV1& when making an
actuals posting in Controlling. This dimension is only available if it
is active in Funds Management.

System Response

As the dimension entered (&MSGV1&) is not active in Funds Management,
the entry is ignored.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KAFF101 - FM dimension not active - entry of & will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message KAFF101 indicates that a specific dimension in the FM (Fund Management) module is not active, which means that any entries related to that dimension will be ignored. This typically occurs when you are trying to post or process transactions that involve a dimension that has not been activated in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Dimension: The dimension specified in the error message is not activated in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or because the dimension has not been set up properly.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the Fund Management module may not be complete, leading to certain dimensions being inactive.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the specific FM area or the related organizational units may not be correctly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Dimension:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Fund Management in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant section where dimensions are defined (usually under FM Configuration).
  Check if the dimension mentioned