How To Fix BP248 - All FM account assignments in fund/functional area & are locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 248

• Message text: All FM account assignments in fund/functional area & are locked

What causes this issue?

You have selected too many commitment items simultaneously

System Response

The system blocks all <DS:GLOS.3526B98CAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>FM
account assignments</>.
As a result, user users can no longer process any of the FM account
assignments of this fund or this functional area.

How to fix this error?

If you want to stop the system blocking all FM account assignments, you
must select fewer FM account assignments.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP248 - All FM account assignments in fund/functional area & are locked ?

  The SAP error message BP248 indicates that all Fund Management (FM) account assignments in a specific fund and functional area are locked. This typically occurs in the context of budgetary control and fund management, where certain funds or functional areas are restricted from processing transactions due to various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Locked Fund/Functional Area: The fund or functional area may be locked due to budgetary control settings, which prevent any further postings or transactions.
  Budget Availability Control: The budget for the specified fund or functional area may have been fully utilized or is not available for the transaction being attempted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Fund Management module that restrict the use of certain funds or functional areas.
  Period Lock: The posting period may be closed or locked, preventing any transactions from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fund Status: Verify the status of the fund and functional area in the system. Ensure that they are not locked for transactions.
  Review Budget Availability: Check the budget availability for the fund and functional area. If the budget is exhausted, you may need to adjust the budget or reallocate funds.
  Unlock Fund/Functional Area: If the fund or functional area is locked, you may need to unlock it through the appropriate configuration settings or by contacting your SAP administrator.
  Adjust Configuration: If there are configuration issues, review the settings in the Fund Management module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it or wait until the next period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your organization's configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) or FMBB (Budgeting) to check the status of funds and budgets.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions related to the fund and functional area in question.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.