How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING020 - The System did not find fund usage &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING - Message class for the Purchasing Assingment

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The System did not find fund usage &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING020 - The System did not find fund usage &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING020 indicates that the system could not find fund usage for a specific budget or fund. This error typically arises in the context of budget management and financial planning within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly when dealing with marketing plans or purchasing activities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Fund Usage: The most common cause is that the system is unable to locate the fund usage data for the specified budget or fund. This could be due to:
  
  The fund usage not being created or recorded in the system.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the budget management module.
  The budget period being closed or not active.
  The fund usage being deleted or archived.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with the data entered in the transaction, such as incorrect fund codes or budget categories.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the fund usage data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fund Usage Data: Verify if the fund usage data exists for the specified budget. You can do this by navigating to the relevant budget management transactions in SAP and checking if the fund usage has been correctly recorded.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the budget management settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the budget types, fund categories, and any related settings in the customizing (SPRO) area.
  
  
  Open Budget Period: Make sure that the budget period is open and active. If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it or create a new budget period.
  
  
  Data Entry Verification: Double-check the data entered in the transaction for any typos or incorrect entries. Ensure that the correct fund codes and budget categories are being used.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fund usage data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on budget management and fund usage.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), FMBB (Budgeting), or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to check fund usage and budget status.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.