How To Fix BP872 - Enter a document type: Budgetary ledger is active in FM area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Enter a document type: Budgetary ledger is active in FM area &

What causes this issue?

You set component <LS>Funds Management Government </> with integrated
budgetary ledger (BL) for FM area &V1&. If the BL was activiated, you
must enter a document type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a document type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP872 - Enter a document type: Budgetary ledger is active in FM area & ?

  The SAP error message BP872 indicates that a document type must be specified because the budgetary ledger is active in the Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction in a Funds Management context without specifying a valid document type that is compatible with the budgetary ledger.
  Cause:
  
  Budgetary Ledger Active: The error arises when the budgetary ledger is active for the specified FM area, which means that all postings must adhere to budgetary controls.
  Missing Document Type: The transaction you are trying to execute does not have a document type specified, which is required for budgetary postings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the document types or the Funds Management settings that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Document Type: Ensure that you are specifying a valid document type in your transaction. This document type must be configured to work with the budgetary ledger.
  Check Document Type Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the SAP system (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the document type you are using is set up correctly for the FM area and is allowed for budgetary postings.
  
  
  Review FM Area Settings: 
  
  Check the settings for the FM area in the Funds Management configuration (Transaction Code: OPM1).
  Ensure that the budgetary ledger settings are correctly configured and that the document types are properly assigned.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with an SAP Basis or Functional Consultant who can help diagnose the problem further and make necessary adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (Document Type Configuration), OPM1 (FM Area Configuration), and FMX1 (Create Budget).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the error message BP872.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Funds Management and budgetary control to understand the requirements and configurations needed for successful postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BP872 error and successfully post your transaction in the SAP system.