How To Fix PSM_FA_FKBER011 - Cost of sales actng in ccode &1 active; fnctnl area not allowed as char.

PSM_FA_FKBER011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_FA_FKBER - Messages: Activate Functional Area as GL Characteristic

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Cost of sales actng in ccode &1 active; fnctnl area not allowed as char.

What causes this issue?

You want to define the functional area as the document splitting
characteristic for the general ledger. However, the cost of sales
accounting is active for the company code &V1&.

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?

If you want to define the functional area as a document splitting
characteristic for the general ledger, the cost of sales accounting is
not allowed to be active for any company code.

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 PSM_FA_FKBER011 - Cost of sales actng in ccode &1 active; fnctnl area not allowed as char. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_FA_FKBER011 typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of cost of sales accounting in a specific company code. The error indicates that the functional area is not allowed as a characteristic for the cost of sales accounting in the specified company code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The functional area may not be properly configured in the system for the specified company code. This can happen if the functional area is not assigned to the cost of sales accounting or if it is not allowed for the specific company code.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the cost centers, internal orders, or other related objects may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the functional area settings in the company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings