How To Fix RETMFI036 - Not possible to uniquely determine functional area (FKBER)

RETMFI036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMFI - Messages for Posting Terms

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Not possible to uniquely determine functional area (FKBER)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMFI036 - Not possible to uniquely determine functional area (FKBER) ?

  The SAP error message RETMFI036, which states "Not possible to uniquely determine functional area (FKBER)," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when the system is unable to determine the functional area for a transaction. This can happen for various reasons, often related to configuration or data issues.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The functional area may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the functional area is not assigned to the relevant cost center, internal order, or other master data.
  
  
  Multiple Functional Areas: If there are multiple functional areas associated with a single cost center or internal order, the system may not be able to determine which one to use.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the cost center or internal order records.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not have a defined functional area,