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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET020 - Plan data transfer not possible; Customizing does not exist ?

  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 data transfer are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the planning area, planning function, and data source are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review the Planning Function:
  
  Check the planning function that you are trying to execute. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that all required parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the customizing settings were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning function has the necessary authorizations to access the required customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific planning function or data transfer process you are working with. There may be specific requirements or additional steps needed.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on required customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: DataSource maintenance
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FM_BP_BWRET020 error message in your SAP system.