How To Fix FMALE004 - Carryover the Budget is not permited in this non-central system &1

FMALE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMALE - Message class for ALE distribution in BCS

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Carryover the Budget is not permited in this non-central system &1

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FMALE004 - Details

• The SAP error message FMALE004 indicates that carryover of the budget is not permitted in a non-central system. This typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with budget carryforward processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Central System: The error arises because the system is configured as a non-central system. In SAP, central systems are typically responsible for budget management and carryover processes, while non-central systems may not have the same capabilities or configurations.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may not allow for budget carryover due to specific configurations in the controlling area or fiscal year settings.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent the carryover process from being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the controlling area. Ensure that the system is set up correctly for budget carryover. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like OKKP (Controlling