How To Fix FMBAS201 - Posting ledger &1 not supported in BCS budgeting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Posting ledger &1 not supported in BCS budgeting

What causes this issue?

The FM update profile assigns the posting ledger &V1& to a
commitment/actual data record. This posting ledger, however, is not
supported in BCS budgeting, since the budget category (for this budget
ledger) &V2& linked to posting ledger &V1& is not active in FM area &V3&
.

System Response

Processing of the commitment/actual data record stops.

How to fix this error?

Change the Customizing settings for the budget category &V2& in the IMG
activity <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_V_FMBUDCAT>Choose Budget Category</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAS201 - Posting ledger &1 not supported in BCS budgeting ?

  The SAP error message FMBAS201 indicates that the posting ledger specified is not supported in the Budget Control System (BCS) budgeting. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to post a budget or a commitment to a ledger that is not configured for use in BCS.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Ledger Configuration: The posting ledger you are trying to use is not set up in the BCS configuration.
  Missing Integration: The ledger may not be integrated with the BCS module, which is necessary for budgetary control.
  System Settings: The system settings may not allow for the use of certain ledgers in the budgeting process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the posting ledger you are trying to use is correctly configured for BCS.
  Ensure that the ledger is marked as active and is included in the BCS settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust BCS Settings:
  
  If the ledger is not supported, you may need to adjust the BCS settings to include the required ledger.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the Financial Accounting (FI) or Public Sector Management (PSM) modules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to BCS and ledgers to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance specific to your system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for ledger settings) or FMX1 (for budget management) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to ledger settings and BCS configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMBAS201 error and implement a solution to resolve it.