How To Fix FMBAS053 - Automatic cover group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Automatic cover group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAS053 - Automatic cover group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FMBAS053 indicates that the automatic cover group specified in the system does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of financial management, particularly when dealing with budgetary control or fund management.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The automatic cover group may not have been defined in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Typographical Error: There might be a typo in the name or code of the automatic cover group when it is being referenced in a transaction or configuration.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the automatic cover group.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported, leading to missing objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the automatic cover groups in the relevant module (e.g., Fund Management).
  Verify if the specified cover group exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Cover Group:
  
  If the cover group does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input where the error occurred to ensure that the correct cover group is being referenced. Look for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cover group. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage automatic cover groups in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMBB (for budget management) or FMX1 (for managing cover groups) to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMBAS053 error in your SAP system.