This message is generated when FindMinimum is used with Method->Newton, and differentiation of the value of the Gradient option leaves unevaluated symbolic derivatives.
Difficulties related to derivatives in FindMinimum can often be resolved by giving two starting values for each variable, so that derivatives are not needed.
Off[message] switches off the message; On[message] switches it on. For example: Off[FindMinimum::fmhs].