How To Fix BP860 - Budgetary ledger is not active in FM area &, do not enter a posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Budgetary ledger is not active in FM area &, do not enter a posting date

What causes this issue?

You have entered a posting date. However, this is not permitted as the
budgetary ledger (BL) has not been activated in Customizing for FM area
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System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Do not enter a posting date.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP860 - Budgetary ledger is not active in FM area &, do not enter a posting date ?

  The SAP error message BP860 indicates that the budgetary ledger is not active in the specified Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction that requires budgetary control, but the system is not set up to manage budgets for that particular FM area.
  Cause:
  
  Budgetary Ledger Not Active: The budgetary ledger is not activated for the specified FM area. This means that the system does not track budget consumption or enforce budgetary controls for that area.
  Incorrect Posting Date: The error message also suggests that a posting date should not be entered, which may indicate that the system is expecting a specific date format or that the date is not relevant for the current transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Budgetary Ledger:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Funds Management.
  Navigate to the relevant FM area and check the settings for the budgetary ledger.
  Activate the budgetary ledger for the FM area if it is not already active. This usually involves setting up the budgetary control settings in the configuration.
  Ensure that the necessary budget types and budget structures are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Date:
  
  If the error suggests not to enter a posting date, ensure that you are following the correct procedure for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  If a posting date is required, ensure that it is within the valid range and format expected by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management and budgetary control for additional guidance on setting up the budgetary ledger.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings or to post transactions in the FM area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMX1 (Create Budget) or FMX2 (Change Budget) to manage budgets.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for Funds Management can typically be found under SPRO -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Budget Control System.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the BP860 error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Funds Management.