How To Fix FMBS153 - No not-relevant elements selected for FM area &1 and fiscal year &2


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

  • Message number: 153

  • Message text: No not-relevant elements selected for FM area &1 and fiscal year &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    When you maintain budget/posting addresses in the multi-level budget
    structure, no FM account assignment (FMAA) element is selected for
    not-relevant FMAA in FM area &V1& and fiscal year &V2&.
    Possible causes are:.
    No master data maintained
    The selection options you specified on the selection screen are too
    restrict.

    System Response

    Processing stops.

    How to fix this error?

    Maintain corresponding master data in FM area&V1& and fiscal year &V2&
    or change the selection options.

    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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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS153 - No not-relevant elements selected for FM area &1 and fiscal year &2 ?

    The SAP error message FMBS153 indicates that there are no not-relevant elements selected for a specific Funds Management (FM) area and fiscal year. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires the selection of not-relevant elements, but none have been defined for the specified FM area and fiscal year.

    Cause:

    1. No Not-Relevant Elements Defined: The primary cause of this error is that there are no not-relevant elements configured for the specified FM area and fiscal year in the system.
    2. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Funds Management area may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of not-relevant elements.
    3. Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong FM area or fiscal year.

    Solution:

    1. Check Configuration:

      • Go to the Funds Management configuration settings in SAP.
      • Verify that not-relevant elements are defined for the specified FM area and fiscal year.
      • If they are not defined, you will need to create or configure them accordingly.
    2. Define Not-Relevant Elements:

      • Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
      • Look for the section related to Funds Management and find the option to define not-relevant elements.
      • Ensure that the necessary elements are created and assigned to the correct FM area and fiscal year.
    3. Review Transaction Data:

      • Double-check the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
      • Ensure that you are selecting the correct FM area and fiscal year that have the not-relevant elements defined.
    4. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring not-relevant elements in Funds Management.
    5. Contact SAP Support:

      • If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Change Budget) or FMBS (Display Budget) that may be related to your issue.
    • SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
    • User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify Funds Management settings.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMBS153 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.

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