How To Fix FMBAS202 - Year of cash effectivity mandatory for budget category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Year of cash effectivity mandatory for budget category &1

What causes this issue?

The FM update profile does not support the year of cash effectivity for
commitment/actual values (posting ledger &V4&). However, the year of
cash effectivity is mandatory in BCS budgeting for budget category &V1&
and FM area &V2&: the minimum value in this case is &V3&.

System Response

Processing of the commitment/actual data record stops.

How to fix this error?

Deactivate the year of cash effectivity for the corresponding budget
category &V1& and FM area &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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAS202 - Year of cash effectivity mandatory for budget category &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMBAS202 indicates that the year of cash effectivity is mandatory for a specific budget category. This error typically arises in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with budget categories that require a specific year for cash flow or budgetary control.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to process a budget entry or transaction without specifying the year of cash effectivity for a budget category that mandates it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or changing budget entries.
  When trying to post transactions that affect the budget.
  If the budget category is configured to require a cash effectivity year but it has not been provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMBAS202 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the budget categories in your SAP system.
  Verify if the budget category in question is set to require a year of cash effectivity. If it is, ensure that you are providing the necessary year in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Provide Year of Cash Effectivity:
  
  When entering budget data, make sure to include the year of cash effectivity. This is typically done in the budget entry screen or transaction where you are inputting the budget data.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If you are processing a transaction that affects the budget, ensure that all required fields, including the year of cash effectivity, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or user manuals for specific instructions on handling budget categories and cash effectivity.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Budget Management in SAP: Understanding how budget categories work and their configurations can help prevent similar errors in the future.
  SAP Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FMBB for budget entry) that may be involved in the process.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community can provide insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMBAS202 error and ensure that your budget entries are processed correctly.