M8761 - FI summarization not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 761

• Message text: FI summarization not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8761 - FI summarization not active ?

  The SAP error message M8761, which states "FI summarization not active," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting (FI) and material management (MM) when there is an attempt to perform a summarization process that has not been activated or configured properly.
  Cause:
  
  Summarization Not Activated: The summarization for financial documents may not be activated in the system settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the summarization process.
  System Settings: The system may not be set up to handle the specific type of summarization being requested.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Summarization:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in SPRO) and navigate to the settings for FI summarization.
  Ensure that the summarization is activated for the relevant document types and company codes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for FI summarization in the system. This can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Document > Summarization.
  
  
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to configure and activate FI summarization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the summarization process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) or S_ALR_87012357 (for financial statement reports) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8761 error and successfully activate the FI summarization process in your SAP system.