How To Fix FMBAS054 - Automatic cover group &1 cannot be used for control ledger &2

FMBAS054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Automatic cover group &1 cannot be used for control ledger &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAS054 - Automatic cover group &1 cannot be used for control ledger &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMBAS054 indicates that there is an issue with the automatic cover group being used for a specific control ledger. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) modules in SAP, where cover groups are used to manage budgetary controls.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FMBAS054 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The automatic cover group specified is not configured correctly for the control ledger in question.
  Incompatibility: The cover group may not be compatible with the specific control ledger due to settings or parameters that do not align.
  Missing Assignments: The cover group may not be assigned to the control ledger, or the assignment may be incomplete.
  Status Issues: The cover group might be inactive or not available for use in the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Funds Management and