How To Fix FM_BP_BWRET039 - Entries cannot be processed: Budgetary ledger not active for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Entries cannot be processed: Budgetary ledger not active for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET039 - Entries cannot be processed: Budgetary ledger not active for &1 ?

  The SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET039 indicates that the budgetary ledger is not active for the specified entity (represented by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial accounting within SAP, particularly when working with the Funds Management (FM) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to process a transaction that requires the budgetary ledger to be active, but it is not enabled for the specified entity (such as a cost center, internal order, or project). This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The budgetary ledger may not have been activated in the system configuration for the relevant organizational unit.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for the budgetary ledger might not have been maintained in the Funds Management configuration.
  Incorrect Entity: The entity you are trying to process may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Budget Control System > Activate Budgetary Ledger.
  Ensure that the budgetary ledger is activated for the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Maintain Settings:
  
  Ensure that the budgetary ledger settings are correctly maintained for the specific entity you are working with. This includes checking the settings for the relevant cost centers, internal orders, or projects.
  
  
  
  Review Entity Setup:
  
  Verify that the entity (e.g., cost center, internal order) is correctly set up in the system and that it is assigned to the appropriate budgetary ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management and budgetary ledgers for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Budget) to check budget data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Funds Management for further assistance.