How To Fix FI983 - No funds existed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 983

• Message text: No funds existed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI983 - No funds existed ?

  The SAP error message FI983 ("No funds existed") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when a financial transaction is attempted, but there are no available funds in the specified budget or commitment item. This error is often encountered during budget checks for various financial transactions, such as purchase orders, invoices, or other commitments.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Budget: The most common cause is that the budget for the specified commitment item or cost center has been fully utilized or not allocated.
  Incorrect Budgeting Period: The transaction may be attempted in a period where the budget is not valid or has not been released.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Funds Management module, such as incorrect settings for budget availability control.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent them from accessing available funds.
  Commitment Items: The commitment item used in the transaction may not have any budget assigned to it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Budget Availability: Review the budget for the relevant commitment item or cost center to ensure that there are available funds. You can do this using transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) or FMBB (Budgeting).
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is insufficient, consider increasing the budget allocation or reassigning funds from other areas.
  Review Budgeting Period: Ensure that the transaction is being processed in a valid budgeting period. If necessary, adjust the period or release the budget for the required period.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly for budget availability control.
  Document Type Settings: Verify if the document type used in the transaction has any specific settings that might restrict budget access.
  Commitment Item Review: Ensure that the commitment item used in the transaction has a budget assigned to it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMAVCR01, FMBB, and FMX1 for budget management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FI983 error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage budgets.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to Funds Management for a better understanding of budget control processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Funds Management.