How To Fix FMBPA_ESOA042 - BudgetCategoryCode 2 requires one sender and one receiver item

FMBPA_ESOA042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBPA_ESOA - Messages for budgeting service enabling

• Message number: 042

• Message text: BudgetCategoryCode 2 requires one sender and one receiver item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBPA_ESOA042 - BudgetCategoryCode 2 requires one sender and one receiver item ?

  The SAP error message FMBPA_ESOA042 indicates that there is an issue with the budget category code in the context of budget planning or budget execution. Specifically, it states that BudgetCategoryCode 2 requires at least one sender item and one receiver item. This typically occurs in the context of budget transfers or allocations where the system expects a clear definition of where the budget is coming from (sender) and where it is going (receiver).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Sender or Receiver Items: The error usually arises when you attempt to execute a budget transfer or allocation without specifying both a sender and a receiver. This could happen if:
  
  The sender item is not defined in the transaction.
  The receiver item is not defined in the transaction.
  There is a mismatch in the configuration or data entry.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The budget category code may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the requirement for sender and receiver items