How To Fix FMBLEXT003 - Maximum number of loops permitted has been reached

FMBLEXT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBLEXT - Message class for Budgetary Ledger Extensions

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Maximum number of loops permitted has been reached

What causes this issue?

The maximum number of loops for the chain of budgetary ledger documents
has been reached. In the program code this is set at 100 loops.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Probably this is due to an error in Customizing. Check it for the
current posting process in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG:FM_BL_FMBLEXT>Define Derivation Strategy for BL Accounts</>.

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 FMBLEXT003 - Maximum number of loops permitted has been reached ?

  The SAP error message FMBLEXT003: Maximum number of loops permitted has been reached typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with budget management and planning. This error indicates that the system has detected an excessive number of loops in the budgetary control process, which can happen during the execution of certain transactions or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Looping in Budget Control: The error is primarily caused by the system encountering a situation where it is trying to process budget data that leads to an infinite or excessive loop. This can happen if there are circular references in budget definitions or if the budgetary control settings are misconfigured.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the budgetary control configuration can lead to loops. This includes settings related to budget versions, budget types, or the way budget data is structured.
  Data Issues: Inconsistent or corrupted data in the budget tables can also lead to this