How To Fix MSG_UH170 - You need to deactivate the FSV before editing it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_UH - Universal Hierarchy Message Class

• Message number: 170

• Message text: You need to deactivate the FSV before editing it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_UH170 - You need to deactivate the FSV before editing it. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_UH170, which states "You need to deactivate the FSV before editing it," typically occurs when you attempt to make changes to a Financial Statement Version (FSV) that is currently active or in use. The FSV is a configuration in SAP that defines how financial statements are structured and displayed.
  Cause:
  The error arises because SAP requires that the FSV be deactivated before any modifications can be made. This is a safeguard to prevent inconsistencies or errors in financial reporting while the FSV is in use.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Deactivate the FSV:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB58 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Records > FSV > Maintain).
  Locate the FSV you want to edit.
  Change the status of the FSV from "Active" to "Inactive" or "Deactivated."
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Edit the FSV:
  
  After deactivating the FSV, you can now make the necessary changes.
  Once you have completed your edits, you can reactivate the FSV by following the same steps and setting it back to "Active."
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the FSV in other configurations or reports that might prevent deactivation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB58: To maintain Financial Statement Versions.
  FS00: To manage G/L accounts, which may be linked to the FSV.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Financial Statement Versions and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always back up your configurations before making changes.
  Document any changes made to the FSV for future reference and auditing purposes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the FSV in a development or test environment before applying it to production to ensure that it behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MSG_UH170 error and successfully edit your Financial Statement Version in SAP.