How To Fix FMBCF007 - Customizing for commitment carryfoward incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Customizing for commitment carryfoward incomplete

What causes this issue?

Customizing for the commitment carry foward is not complete. Please
create Customizing entries for the creation of budget entry documents.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Please create the corresponding entry or entries in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_V_FBDGT_CU>Define Budget Entry Documents for
Commitment Carryforward</>.

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 FMBCF007 - Customizing for commitment carryfoward incomplete ?

  The SAP error message FMBCF007 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration related to the commitment carryforward process in the Funds Management (FM) module. This error typically arises when the necessary customizing settings for the carryforward of commitments are incomplete or not properly defined.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Customizing Settings: The necessary configuration for commitment carryforward has not been fully set up in the system.
  Missing Entries: Required entries in the customizing tables for the carryforward process may be missing.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly assigned or configured for the carryforward process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the carryforward process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMBCF007 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Funds Management customizing settings.
  Check the settings for commitment carryforward under the path: 
  SPRO -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Year-End Closing -> Carryforward of Commitments -> Define Carryforward of Commitments
  
  Ensure that all necessary entries are made and that the configuration is complete.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  Check if the fiscal year variant is compatible with the carryforward process.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Tables:
  
  Check the relevant customizing tables (e.g., FMBCF) to ensure that all required entries are present.
  You can use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of these tables.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the carryforward process has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the commitment carryforward process for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run of the commitment carryforward process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FMJ2 for commitment carryforward processing.
  Use SPRO for accessing the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FMBCF007 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Funds Management and the commitment carryforward process.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMBCF007 error in your SAP system.