How To Fix FM_BP_BWRET048 - Entry into Field VALUE_TYPE Not Allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Entry into Field VALUE_TYPE Not Allowed

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Value Type</> field must be handled individually.
This field is determined from the BW characteristics <LS>Value Type in
Funds Management</> (0FM_VTYPE) and <LS>Budget Category in Funds
Management</> (OFM_BUCAT). To enable the system to fill the field when
transferring plan data, you need to fill the following fields for field
assignment:
<LS>Value Type from BW</> (FMBP_BW_VALTYPE)
<LS>Budget Category from BW</> (FMBP_BW_BUDCAT).
You need information about which fixed values you have to store in the
fields to model the value type in Funds Management. You can get this
from the IMG activity documentation <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_VC_TBPBWRET>"Set
Field Assignment"</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET048 - Entry into Field VALUE_TYPE Not Allowed ?

  The SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET048: Entry into Field VALUE_TYPE Not Allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data being processed, particularly related to the value type being used in a financial or planning context.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Value Type: The error usually indicates that the value type being used in a transaction or data entry does not match the expected or allowed value types defined in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The value type is not defined in the configuration.
  The value type is not appropriate for the context in which it is being used (e.g., trying to use a statistical key figure where a plan value is expected).
  
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the data source or the InfoProvider is not set up correctly, it may lead to this error when trying to load or process data.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning functions or the data model that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Value Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the value types in your SAP BW system. Ensure that the value type you are trying to use is defined and is appropriate for the context.
  You can check the configuration in transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant sections for BW or planning.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data being entered or processed is using the correct value type. If you are manually entering data, double-check the value type field for correctness.
  
  
  
  Data Source and InfoProvider:
  
  Verify that the data source and InfoProvider are correctly set up and that they support the value types you are trying to use. You may need to adjust the settings or mappings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using. There may be specific notes or patches that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made, conduct tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that data can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for managing InfoProviders and data sources.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation and support.