How To Fix FI_E003 - Value type missing in budgetary ledger interface table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Value type missing in budgetary ledger interface table

What causes this issue?

You are using the funds management system integrated with the budgetary
ledger (BL). For account derivation for the US federal government, the
value type field is required. However, in this case, at least one of
the lines in the BL interface table has an initial value for the value
type. This is not permitted.

System Response

The budgetary ledger processor cannot post this document.

How to fix this error?

This is a system error and should never occur since the BL caller must
pass the value type in the BL interface table.
Inform your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E003 - Value type missing in budgetary ledger interface table ?

  The SAP error message FI_E003: Value type missing in budgetary ledger interface table typically occurs in the context of budgetary control and financial accounting when there is an issue with the configuration or data in the budgetary ledger interface tables. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a required value type in the relevant tables, which can prevent transactions from being processed correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The value type may not be defined in the configuration settings for budgetary control.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete entries in the budgetary ledger interface tables.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling value types correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration or data, the value type may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for budgetary control in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Budgeting > Budgetary Control > Define Value Types.
  Ensure that the required value types are defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Budgetary Ledger Interface Tables:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant budgetary ledger interface tables (e.g., FMBB, FMBS, etc.).
  Verify that the value types are correctly populated and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles value types.
  Debug the custom code if necessary to identify where the issue may be occurring.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations or data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that transactions can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Configuration settings
  SE11: Data dictionary
  SE16: Table display
  FMBB: Budgeting transactions
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to budgetary control and financial management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.