How To Fix FMBPASE046 - Item 1 must be sender item

FMBPASE046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBPASE - Messages for budgeting service enabling

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Item 1 must be sender item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBPASE046 - Item 1 must be sender item ?

  The SAP error message FMBPASE046 indicates that there is an issue with the item in a financial document, specifically that "Item 1 must be a sender item." This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when dealing with budget management or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a specific item to be designated as a sender item, but it is not. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item in question may not be set up correctly as a sender item in the configuration.
  Document Structure: The document may not be structured correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the item as a sender.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the financial management module that define which items can be senders.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Configuration:
  
  Verify that the item in question is