How To Fix FICUSTOM290 - Budget period &1 is not valid on &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Budget period &1 is not valid on &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

Budget period &V1& is not valid for the whole period of the
organizational assignment. For the first interval, only the end of the
validity is checked and for the last interval, only the start date of
the validity is checked.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM290 - Budget period &1 is not valid on &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM290 indicates that there is an issue with the budget period specified in a financial transaction. This error typically arises when the budget period is not valid for the specified fiscal year or when the budget period is not open for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Budget Period: The budget period specified in the transaction does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Closed Budget Period: The budget period may be closed for posting, meaning that no further transactions can be recorded against it.
  Fiscal Year Variance: The fiscal year associated with the budget period may not match the fiscal year of the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the budget control settings or the fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Period: Verify that the budget period specified in the transaction is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  Open Budget Period: Ensure that the budget period is open for posting. If it is closed, you may need to open it or use a different budget period.
  Fiscal Year Alignment: Confirm that the fiscal year of the budget period matches the fiscal year of the transaction. If they do not match, you may need to adjust the fiscal year settings.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for budget control in the SAP system. This includes checking the fiscal year variant and budget period settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific configuration settings related to budget periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variant) or FMBB (to manage budget) to check or modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify budget settings in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.