How To Fix RETMFI013 - Functional area not supported for term number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMFI - Messages for Posting Terms

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Functional area not supported for term number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMFI013 - Functional area not supported for term number &1 ?

  The SAP error message RETMFI013 indicates that the functional area specified for a particular term number is not supported. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with terms of payment or financial agreements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Functional Area: The functional area associated with the term number is not defined or is not valid in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the financial terms may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the functional area.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the term number or functional area during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting and check the settings for terms of payment or functional areas.
  Ensure that the functional area you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Term Number:
  
  Check the