How To Fix FMBS161 - Multi-level part of budget address &1&2 is not in the hierarchy ID &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Multi-level part of budget address &1&2 is not in the hierarchy ID &3

What causes this issue?

The budget address &v1&&v2& is not consistent with the budget address
definition in hierarchy ID &v3& of FM area/fiscal year/budget
structure/budget category &v4&. The budget address definition rule is
set as <ZK>All Addresses in Hierarchy are Valid Budget Address</> or
<ZK>All Addresses except Leaves are Valid Budget Address</> but the
multi-level part of the posting address is not in the hierarchy.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Go to the hierarchy display transaction
<DS:TRAN.FMHIE_DISPLAY>FMHIE_DISPLAY</> to get the hierarchy nodes in
the hierarchy ID &v3& of the FM area/fiscal year/budget structure/budget
category &v4&. Select a node that is in the hierarchy as the multi-level
part of your budget address.

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 FMBS161 - Multi-level part of budget address &1&2 is not in the hierarchy ID &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMBS161 indicates that there is an issue with the budget structure in the Funds Management (FM) module. Specifically, it suggests that a multi-level part of the budget address (which could refer to a combination of fund, commitment item, or other budgetary elements) is not correctly defined in the specified hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Budget Structure: The budget address being referenced does not exist in the specified hierarchy. This could happen if the budget structure was not properly set up or if there are discrepancies in the hierarchy configuration.
  Missing Hierarchy Levels: The hierarchy ID specified may not include the levels that are being referenced in the budget address.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the budget address or hierarchy ID being used.
  Changes in Hierarchy: If the hierarchy has been modified (e.g., levels added or removed), it may lead to inconsistencies with existing budget addresses.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration: Verify that the hierarchy ID specified in the error message is correctly configured and includes all necessary levels. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Validate Budget Address: Ensure that the budget address (fund, commitment item, etc.) is correctly defined and exists within the specified hierarchy. You can check this in the Funds Management settings.
  Correct Data Entry: Review the input data for any typographical errors or incorrect references. Make sure that the budget address and hierarchy ID are entered correctly.
  Update Hierarchy: If there have been changes to the hierarchy, ensure that all relevant budget addresses are updated accordingly to reflect these changes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing hierarchies and budget addresses in the Funds Management module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMHIER (to manage hierarchies) or FMBB (to manage budget addresses) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the budget structures and hierarchies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Funds Management module.