How To Fix FMAVC052 - Annual budget exceeded by &2 for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAVC - Message class AVC funds management

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Annual budget exceeded by &2 for &1

What causes this issue?

The annual budget is exceeded by &V2& for the FM account assignment &V1&
. Depending on the type of document, this FM account assignment is
either a budget address, posting address, or RIB object/RIB source
address representing an RIB rule with call procedure.
Budget control on incoming amounts (<DS:DE.BUAVC_CEILTYPE>ceiling type
</> <ZK>Revenues</>) raised this message for the following combination
of availability control ledger, fiscal year (and if applicable,
<DS:DE.FM_CEFFYEAR_BCS>year of cash effectivity</>) and control object:
<ZH>&V3&</><ZH>&V4&</>
DEFINE &N& = '052'
INCLUDE FMAVC_ANNUAL_MESSAGE_EXT

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 FMAVC052 - Annual budget exceeded by &2 for &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMAVC052 indicates that the annual budget has been exceeded for a specific commitment or expense. This message is part of the Funds Management (FM) module in SAP, which is used to manage budgets and ensure that spending does not exceed allocated amounts.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a transaction attempts to post an expense or commitment that would cause the total expenditures for the fiscal year to exceed the approved budget for that particular budget item. The message typically includes two placeholders:
  
  &1: The budget item or fund center.
  &2: The amount by which the budget is exceeded.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Budget: Check the budget allocation for the relevant fund center or budget item. Ensure that the budget is sufficient to cover the planned expenses.
  
  
  Adjust the Budget: If the budget is indeed insufficient, you may need to increase the budget allocation. This can be done through the budget adjustment process in SAP.
  
  
  Modify the Transaction: If the expense is not critical, consider modifying the transaction to reduce the amount being posted, ensuring it stays within the budget limits.
  
  
  Check for Errors: Ensure that there are no errors in the budget setup or in the transaction itself that might be causing the budget to appear exceeded.
  
  
  Consult with Finance: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your finance department or the person responsible for budget management in your organization.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Budget Consumption) to review and manage budgets.
  Budget Types: Understand the different types of budgets (e.g., annual, quarterly) and how they are set up in your organization.
  Commitment Management: Familiarize yourself with how commitments are tracked in SAP and how they impact budget availability.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to Funds Management that might address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FMAVC052 error and ensure that your budget management processes are functioning correctly.