How To Fix FICUSTOM183 - Budget already exists for commitment item &1 between &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Budget already exists for commitment item &1 between &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM183 - Budget already exists for commitment item &1 between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM183 indicates that there is an attempt to create a budget for a commitment item that already has an existing budget defined for the specified period. This error typically arises in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in the Public Sector or Controlling modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a budget for a commitment item (e.g., a cost center, internal order, etc.) that already has an active budget for the specified fiscal year or period.
  The budget period defined in your transaction overlaps with an existing budget period for the same commitment item.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Budgets:
  
  Use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Overview) or S_ALR_87013559 (Budget Line Items) to review existing budgets for the commitment item in question.
  Verify the budget periods and commitment items to confirm that a budget already exists.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget Period:
  
  If you need to create a new budget, ensure that the budget period you are trying to define does not overlap with the existing budget. You may need to adjust the start and end dates of the new budget.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Budget:
  
  If the existing budget needs to be modified (e.g., increased or decreased), you can do so using the appropriate transaction (e.g., FMBB for budget adjustments).
  
  
  
  Delete Existing Budget:
  
  If the existing budget is no longer needed, you can delete it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., FMAVCR01 for budget deletion). Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect financial reporting and planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to budget management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Items: These are specific categories used in budgeting to track expenditures against a budget.
  Budget Control System (BCS): This is the framework within SAP that manages budgets, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for budget management, such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Delete Budget), and FMZ1 (Create Budget).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be configuration settings or authorizations that need to be addressed.