How To Fix FM_BP_BWRET020 - Plan data transfer not possible; Customizing does not exist

FM_BP_BWRET020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_BP_BWRET - Messages for FM Budget Preparation Retraction

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Plan data transfer not possible; Customizing does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer plan data from a BW system into Funds Management.
However, this is not possible as no settings were defined for field
assignment in Customizing for the <LS>Funds Management Public
Administration</>.

System Response

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

Direct your system administration to make the necessary settings for
the plan data transfer.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FM_BP_BWRET020 - Details

• The SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET020 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer of plan data, specifically that the necessary customizing settings do not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and planning functions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The required customizing settings for the planning function or data transfer are not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the inability to transfer plan data.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the BW and the source system, leading to incompatibility in data transfer.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the necessary settings for planning and