How To Fix F6201 - Coll. budget admin. role 2 needs cmmt item type operating budget

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Coll. budget admin. role 2 needs cmmt item type operating budget

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6201 - Coll. budget admin. role 2 needs cmmt item type operating budget ?

  The SAP error message F6201 indicates that there is an issue related to the budget administration role in the context of commitment item types. Specifically, it suggests that the system is expecting a commitment item type of "Operating Budget" for the collection budget administration role 2.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The error typically arises when the configuration for budget control is not set up correctly. The system expects a specific commitment item type for the budget role, and if it is not defined or is incorrectly assigned, this error will occur.
  Missing Assignment: The commitment item type for the operating budget may not be assigned to the relevant budget structure or budget type.
  Role Misconfiguration: The budget administration role may not be properly configured to handle the expected commitment item types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant configuration for budget control.
  Ensure that the commitment item type for the operating budget is correctly defined and assigned to the budget structure.
  
  
  
  Assign Commitment Item Type:
  
  Verify that the commitment item type for the operating budget is assigned to the collection budget administration role 2.
  You may need to adjust the settings in the budget control configuration to include the necessary commitment item types.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Structure:
  
  Check the budget structure to ensure that it includes the required commitment item types.
  Make sure that the budget types and commitment item types are aligned with the expected roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), FMBB (Budgeting), and FMX1 (Create Commitment Item) to navigate through the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on budget control configuration and commitment item types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, 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 resolve the F6201 error and ensure that the budget administration role is correctly configured to handle the operating budget commitment item type.