How To Fix FI136 - No net vote object was defined for & / & / & / &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 136

• Message text: No net vote object was defined for & / & / & / &

What causes this issue?

In the FM area &V1& the combination of fund &V2&, funds center &V3& and
commitment item &V4& in the <DS:GLOS.budget structure>budget
structure</> is not defined as a net vote object. If you only define
one net vote object in the budget structure you must define all the
<DS:GLOS.budget structure element>BS elements</>, which are relevant
for the net voting as net vote objects.

System Response

Budget allocation or budget update is not executed.

How to fix this error?

State a combination of FM area, fund, funds center and commitment item
which you have defined in the budget structure as net vote object or
define the above BS element as the net vote object.

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 FI136 - No net vote object was defined for & / & / & / & ?

  The SAP error message FI136 "No net vote object was defined for & / & / & / &" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the configuration of financial documents or when trying to post transactions that require a net vote object (such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that there is no net vote object defined for the specified account or transaction type. This can happen if the necessary configuration for the financial object (like a cost center or internal order) has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being used in the transaction may not be correctly assigned to a net vote object.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be linked to a valid net vote object in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for financial accounting and ensure that the net vote objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) are properly defined and assigned.
  Ensure that the account in question is linked to the appropriate net vote object.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignment:
  
  Check the account assignment in the transaction you are trying to post. Make sure that it includes a valid net vote object.
  If you are using a cost center or internal order, ensure that they are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Validation:
  
  Verify that the transaction type you are using is set up to allow postings to the specified net vote object.
  You may need to consult with your SAP FI consultant or administrator to ensure that the transaction type is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of net vote objects and related financial postings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to re-post the transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  KSB1: Display actual line items for cost centers
  KO03: Display internal order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant financial objects.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI (Financial Accounting) for further assistance.