How To Fix RE390 - No Description for funds center &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 390

• Message text: No Description for funds center &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE390 - No Description for funds center &1 ?

  The SAP error message RE390 "No Description for funds center &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Funds Management (FM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a description for the specified funds center, which is identified by the placeholder "&1".
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The most common cause of this error is that the funds center has been created in the system, but a description has not been provided for it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for funds management may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in retrieving the description.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Funds Center Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FMF1 (Create Funds Center) or FMF2 (Change Funds Center) in SAP.
  Enter the funds center number that is causing the error.
  Verify if a description is provided. If not, enter a valid description and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the funds management configuration is correctly set up. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Master Data > Funds Center and review the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the funds management data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through specific reports or transaction codes that check for data integrity.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the funds center was recently transported from a development environment to production, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or edit the funds center data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMF1, FMF2, FMF3 (Display Funds Center), and FMAVC (Display Availability Control).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Funds Management for best practices in managing funds centers and their descriptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RE390 error and ensure that your funds center data is complete and accurate.