How To Fix FMBAPI018 - Duplication of budgeting period &1 for item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAPI - BAPI for Budgeting

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Duplication of budgeting period &1 for item &2

What causes this issue?

There is more than one entry with the same period (&V1&) for one item
number (&V2&).

System Response

The period should only be specified once for each item.

How to fix this error?

Specify the periods uniquely for each item.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAPI018 - Duplication of budgeting period &1 for item &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMBAPI018 indicates that there is a duplication of a budgeting period for a specific item in the budgeting process. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a budget entry that overlaps with an existing budget entry for the same period and item.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that there is already a budget entry for the same item and budgeting period in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in data entry, leading to the same budget being entered multiple times.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the budgeting system that allow for overlapping periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Budgets: Review the existing budget entries for the specified item and period. You can do this by navigating to the relevant budgeting transaction or report in SAP.
  Modify or Delete Duplicates: If you find a duplicate entry, you can either modify it to avoid the overlap or delete it if it is not needed.
  Adjust Budgeting Periods: If you need to create a new budget entry, ensure that the budgeting period does not overlap with existing entries.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to budgeting to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the budgeting settings are correctly configured to prevent overlaps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to check and manage budget entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify budget entries in the system.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.