How To Fix SOP018 - Software component "Financial Services" is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOP - Messages for Stock Option Accounting

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Software component "Financial Services" is not active

trados = misc -> fi -> in-house cash

What causes this issue?

The function that you have requested uses programs from the application
Corporate Financial Services (CFM). CFM is part of the
software component Financial Services. This software component is not
active in your system.

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?

Activate the software component Financial Services by carrying out the
following activities:
Start transaction SM30 for the view VV_TBE11_BCSET.
Set the Active indicator for the entry Financial Services (EA-FS).
Save your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOP018 - Software component "Financial Services" is not active ?

  The SAP error message SOP018 indicates that the software component "Financial Services" is not active in your SAP system. This can occur when you are trying to access functionality or transactions that require this specific component to be installed and activated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Software Component: The "Financial Services" component may not be installed in your SAP system.
  Inactive Component: The component might be installed but not activated in the system.
  Incorrect System Configuration: The system might not be configured correctly to use the Financial Services component.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOP018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Installed Components:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAM or SAINT in your SAP system.
  Check if the "Financial Services" component is listed among the installed components.
  
  
  
  Install the Component:
  
  If the component is not installed, you will need to install it using the Software Update Manager (SUM) or through the SAP Marketplace.
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization and follow the installation procedures as per