How To Fix FMBAS045 - Budget period missing on the source side of the index

FMBAS045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Budget period missing on the source side of the index

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAS045 - Budget period missing on the source side of the index ?

  The SAP error message FMBAS045 indicates that there is a missing budget period on the source side of the index. This error typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with budget availability checks or budget postings.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Budget Data: The budget data for the specified period may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the budget management settings, such as the fiscal year variant or budget structure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the budget and the actual postings, leading to the system not finding the required budget period.
  Posting in Closed Periods: Attempting to post to a budget period that has already been closed or is not open for posting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMBAS045 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Data:
  
  Verify that