How To Fix FMBAPI035 - Budget Amounts must be positive with Update mode 'Reset and Overwrite'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAPI - BAPI for Budgeting

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Budget Amounts must be positive with Update mode 'Reset and Overwrite'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAPI035 - Budget Amounts must be positive with Update mode 'Reset and Overwrite' ?

  The SAP error message FMBAPI035 indicates that there is an issue with budget amounts when using the "Reset and Overwrite" update mode in the budget management process. This error typically arises when the system expects budget amounts to be positive, but the provided amounts are either zero or negative.
  Cause:
  
  Negative or Zero Budget Amounts: The primary cause of this error is that the budget amounts being processed are either negative or zero, which is not allowed when using the "Reset and Overwrite" mode.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in data entry where the budget amounts were incorrectly inputted.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the budget management module that enforce positive budget amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Amounts: Review the budget amounts being submitted in the transaction. Ensure that all amounts are positive and greater than zero.
  Correct Data Entry: If you find any negative or zero values, correct them to ensure that all budget amounts are positive.
  Review Update Mode: If you are using "Reset and Overwrite" mode, ensure that this is the appropriate mode for your transaction. If you do not need to overwrite existing budgets, consider using a different update mode that allows for adjustments without requiring positive amounts.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for budget management are correctly configured to allow for the intended operations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on budget management and error messages related to budget processing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to manage and review budget entries.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect budget processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMBAPI035 error and successfully process your budget entries.