How To Fix FICUSTOM185 - Budget already exists for functional area &1 between &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Budget already exists for functional area &1 between &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM185 - Budget already exists for functional area &1 between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM185 indicates that a budget already exists for a specified functional area within a defined date range. This error typically arises in the context of budget management in SAP, particularly when trying to create or modify a budget that overlaps with an existing budget entry.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Budget Entries: The error occurs when you attempt to create a new budget for a functional area that overlaps with an existing budget entry. The system prevents this to maintain the integrity of budget data.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified for the new budget may fall within the date range of an existing budget.
  Functional Area Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the functional area settings or budget definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Budgets: Review the existing budget entries for the specified functional area and date range. You can do this by navigating to the budget management transaction (e.g., S_ALR_87013558) and checking the budget records.
  Adjust Date Range: If you need to create a new budget, ensure that the date range does not overlap with any existing budgets. Modify the start and end dates accordingly.
  Delete or Modify Existing Budget: If the existing budget is no longer needed, you can delete or modify it to free up the date range for the new budget.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for managing budgets to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget report
  FMBB: Budgeting transaction
  FMAVCR01: Display budget consumption
  
  
  Functional Area: Understand the significance of functional areas in your organization’s budgeting process, as they categorize budget entries for reporting and control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to budget management and error messages for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.