How To Fix FMBS142 - Customizing settings for FM account assignment & do not allow to copy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Customizing settings for FM account assignment & do not allow to copy

What causes this issue?

You can only copy between budget addresses and posting addresses if the
FM account assignment element settings for posting and budgeting are
compatible. The settings are compatible for copying in the following
cases:
The FM account assignment element settings are identical ('not used',
'optional' or 'mandatory') for both budgeting and posting.
The FM account assignment element is optional in the target field.

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the addresses in the target fields manually.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS142 - Customizing settings for FM account assignment & do not allow to copy ?

  The SAP error message FMBS142 typically indicates an issue with the customizing settings for the Funds Management (FM) account assignment. This error occurs when the system does not allow copying of certain settings due to configuration issues or restrictions in the Funds Management module.
  Cause:
  
  Customizing Settings: The error often arises when the customizing settings for FM account assignment are not properly configured. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to restrictions in copying settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from allowing the copy operation.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the configuration, the system may restrict copying to avoid conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the Funds Management customizing settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings for FM account assignment are correctly configured.
  Verify that the relevant FM account assignment objects are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the copy operation.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the FM data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for checking FM account assignments) to identify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message FMBS142 for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  FMAVCR01: Check FM account assignments
  FMBB: Budgeting transactions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FMBS142 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Funds Management and account assignment settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.