How To Fix FMBS096 - Functional area is not filled in derived budget address

FMBS096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Functional area is not filled in derived budget address

What causes this issue?

The functional area in the derived budget address contains no value. The
functional area is mandatory for budgeting in FM area &V2&.

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

Check the derivation strategy &V1& used for deriving the account
assignment of the budget address for FM area and fiscal year in IMG
activity <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_DERIVE_BO>Define Derivation Strategy for
Budget Addresses</>.

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 FMBS096 - Functional area is not filled in derived budget address ?

  The SAP error message FMBS096 ("Functional area is not filled in derived budget address") typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when working with funds management (FM) and budgetary control.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the functional area, which is a key organizational element used for reporting and budgeting, is not populated in the derived budget address. The functional area is essential for categorizing costs and revenues in financial reporting and is often required for budgetary control processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the functional area is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the Funds Management (FM) module and ensuring that the functional area is defined for the relevant budget addresses.
  
  
  
  Maintain Functional Area:
  
  If the functional area is missing, you may need to maintain it in the relevant master data records. This could involve updating the