How To Fix FMBCF002 - Carryforward of budget not active for &3 and budget category &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBCF - Carry forward of budget for open commitments

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Carryforward of budget not active for &3 and budget category &4

What causes this issue?

You want to execute a budget carryforward for FM documents of the value
type &V3& and the budget category &V4& to the following year. However,
the Customizing settings for these value types are not complete.

System Response

The budget for commitment is not carried forward to the following year.

How to fix this error?

If you want the corresponding budget carryforward to be automatically
executed with the commitment carryforward for value type &V3&, you must
define these settings in Customizing of Funds Management under
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_V_FBDGT_CN>Define Budget Carryforward for Commitment
</>.

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 FMBCF002 - Carryforward of budget not active for &3 and budget category &4 ?

  The SAP error message FMBCF002 indicates that the carryforward of the budget is not active for a specific budget version and budget category. This error typically arises in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when trying to carry forward budget amounts from one fiscal year to the next.
  Cause:
  
  Carryforward Not Activated: The carryforward functionality for the specified budget version and budget category has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Funds Management (FM) module that need to be adjusted to allow for carryforward.
  Incorrect Budget Category: The budget category specified in the error message may not be set up to allow carryforward.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not be correctly configured, preventing the carryforward process from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Carryforward:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Budget Control System > Carryforward.
  Ensure that the carryforward is activated for the relevant budget version and budget category.
  
  
  
  Check Budget Category Settings:
  
  Verify that the budget category in question is configured to allow carryforward. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings are correctly defined and that the carryforward process is aligned with the fiscal year-end processes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test carryforward to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management and carryforward processes for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) and FMBC (Carryforward).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the carryforward has the necessary authorizations to execute budget carryforward processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant specializing in SAP Funds Management for further assistance.