How To Fix FI_E194 - Change of budget scope from overall to annual is not allowed

FI_E194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Change of budget scope from overall to annual is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Change in the budget scope from overall to annual for the fund type is
not allowed when budget exists for any fund using this fund type.

System Response

The system does not allow the change.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI_E194 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E194, which states "Change of budget scope from overall to annual is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with budgetary control in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to change the budget scope from an overall budget to an annual budget. In SAP, the budget scope defines how the budget is structured and managed. The overall budget is typically used for a longer time frame, while the annual budget is more specific to a single fiscal year. The system does not allow for a direct change from one type of budget scope to another due to the potential implications on financial reporting and control.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Budget Settings: Check the current budget settings in the system. Ensure that you are not trying to change