How To Fix FMBAS044 - Budget period inactive and not allowed on the receiving side of the index

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAS - FM applic. specific messages for Budgeting & AVC services

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Budget period inactive and not allowed on the receiving side of the index

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAS044 - Budget period inactive and not allowed on the receiving side of the index ?

  The SAP error message FMBAS044 indicates that a budget period is inactive and not allowed on the receiving side of the index. This typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budget transfers or postings that involve budgetary control.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Budget Period: The budget period you are trying to use for the transaction is not active. This can happen if the budget period has been closed or if it has not been defined as active in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the budget management module that prevent the use of certain periods.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction may fall outside the active budget periods defined in the system.
  Budget Control Settings: The settings for budget control may not allow for the transfer or posting to the specified budget period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Period Status:
  
  Go to the budget management transaction (e.g., FMBB, FMAVCR01) and check the status of the budget period in question. Ensure that it is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Activate Budget Period:
  
  If the budget period is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for budget management (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Budget Control System > Budgeting > Define Budget Periods and ensure the relevant periods are active.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Date:
  
  Ensure that the posting date of your transaction falls within the active budget periods. If it does not, you may need to adjust the posting date or the budget period.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for budget control to ensure that they align with your organization's requirements. This may involve checking the settings for budget availability control.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on budget management and the handling of budget periods.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Availability Control), and others related to budget management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to budget management and the specific error message for additional insights or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform budget-related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMBAS044 error and successfully manage your budget periods in SAP.