How To Fix FI_E034 - At least one GL account was not derived by the budgetary ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: At least one GL account was not derived by the budgetary ledger

What causes this issue?

You are using the Funds Management system integrated with the budgetary
ledger (BL) active for FM area &V1&. Postings into the budgetary ledger
require a GL account for each of the budgetary ledger line items.
However, in this case, at least one of the line items in the BL
interface table does not contain a GL account.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Use the link below to analyze the table contents before and after the
account derivation process.
<DS:TRAN.FMTR>Budgetary ledger account derivation trace</>
ENDIF

System Response

The budgetary ledger cannot post this document. The BL document

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E034 - At least one GL account was not derived by the budgetary ledger ?

  The SAP error message FI_E034, which states "At least one GL account was not derived by the budgetary ledger," typically occurs in the context of budgetary control in SAP. This error indicates that the system was unable to derive a General Ledger (GL) account for a transaction based on the budgetary ledger settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The GL account may not be properly configured in the budgetary ledger settings.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the transaction may not match any of the defined rules in the budgetary ledger.
  Budgetary Control Settings: The budgetary control settings may not be correctly set up for the specific GL account or cost center.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the GL account, cost center, or internal order may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for budgetary control in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the GL accounts are correctly assigned to the budgetary ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignment:
  
  Verify the account assignment for the transaction that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the GL account used in the transaction is valid and has been set up in the budgetary ledger.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budgetary Control Settings:
  
  Check the budgetary control settings for the relevant GL account or cost center.
  Make sure that the settings allow for the derivation of the GL account.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Review the master data for the GL account, cost center, or internal order to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Correct any discrepancies found in the master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBBP (for GL account settings), OBBH (for budgetary control settings), or OKEB (for controlling area settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on budgetary control and GL account derivation.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI/CO expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FI_E034 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.