How To Fix TPM_TRTF005 - Cannot make transfer; public sector management is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_TRTF - Transfer Posting Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Cannot make transfer; public sector management is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRTF005 - Cannot make transfer; public sector management is not active ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRTF005 indicates that a transfer cannot be made because the Public Sector Management (PSM) module is not active in your SAP system. This error typically arises in environments where Public Sector Management functionalities are required for certain transactions, such as fund management or budget control, but the necessary configuration or activation of the PSM module has not been completed.
  Cause:
  
  PSM Module Not Activated: The Public Sector Management module is not activated in your SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The necessary configurations for PSM may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required authorizations to perform the transfer in the context of PSM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Public Sector Management:
  
  Check if the PSM module is installed and activated in your SAP system. This typically requires access to the SAP system's configuration settings.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can activate the PSM module through the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG). Navigate to:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Public Sector Management -> Activate Public Sector Management
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP Basis or system administrator to activate the module.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to PSM are completed. This includes settings for fund management, budget control, and any other relevant areas.
  Review the configuration documentation for PSM to ensure that all required steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting the transfer has the appropriate authorizations to perform actions related to PSM. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  If necessary, work with your security team to ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on the PSM module and its activation.
  You may also want to check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to PSM, such as FMX1 (Create Fund), FMX2 (Change Fund), etc., to understand the context of the transfer you are trying to perform.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.