How To Fix BP213 - No release approval group profile assigned to FM area &1 in year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 213

• Message text: No release approval group profile assigned to FM area &1 in year &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP213 - No release approval group profile assigned to FM area &1 in year &2 ?

  The SAP error message BP213 indicates that there is no release approval group profile assigned to a Financial Management (FM) area for a specific year. This error typically arises in the context of budget management and release strategies within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A Financial Management area (FM area) is being used for budget release, but it does not have an associated release approval group profile.
  The system is trying to process a budget release or a related transaction, but it cannot find the necessary configuration to determine how the release should be approved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BP213 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check FM Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Budget Control System > Budget Release > Define Release Approval Groups.
  Ensure that a release approval group profile is defined for the relevant FM area and year.
  
  
  
  Assign Release Approval Group Profile:
  
  If no profile is assigned, you need to create or assign a release approval group profile to the FM area.
  You can do this by selecting the appropriate FM area and assigning the necessary release approval group profile.
  
  
  
  Check for Year-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the settings are correctly configured for the specific year mentioned in the error message. Sometimes, profiles may be set up for certain years but not for others.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the budget release process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific profiles or settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  FMAVCR01: Check the budget release status.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the budget release has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BP213 error and ensure that the necessary configurations are in place for budget release processes in your SAP system.