How To Fix FM_BP_DRF006 - Budget Period &1 is already in change mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_BP_DRF - Message class for Budget Period Replication

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Budget Period &1 is already in change mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_BP_DRF006 - Budget Period &1 is already in change mode ?

  The SAP error message FM_BP_DRF006, which states "Budget Period &1 is already in change mode," typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and funds management.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the budget period specified (denoted by &1) is currently being edited or is in change mode by another user or session. In SAP, only one user can edit a budget period at a time to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity. If another user has the budget period open for editing, you will receive this error when trying to make changes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions:
  
  Verify if another user is currently editing the budget period. You can do this by checking the transaction logs or using transaction codes like SM04 (User Overview) or AL08 (Global User Overview) to see if the budget period is locked by another user.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If another user is indeed editing the budget period, you may need to wait until they finish their changes and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SM12:
  
  If you suspect that the lock is due to a session that has been left open unintentionally, you can check for locks using transaction SM12. Here, you can see the locks on the budget period and, if necessary, you can delete the lock (if you have the appropriate authorizations) to allow your changes.
  
  
  
  Communicate with Users:
  
  If you identify that another user is working on the budget period, communicate with them to coordinate the changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, background jobs may also hold locks on budget periods. Check if any background jobs are running that might be affecting the budget period.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In rare cases, if the system is behaving unexpectedly, a restart of the application server may be required, but this should be done with caution and typically involves coordination with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting transaction for budget entry.
  FMAVCR01: Display budget availability control.
  SM04/AL08: User session management.
  SM12: Lock entries management.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Funds Management and Budgeting for more detailed information on budget periods and their management.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage budget periods.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FM_BP_DRF006 error and proceed with your budget management tasks in SAP.