How To Fix FMBS187 - Entry not allowed: Budget Period is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Entry not allowed: Budget Period is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS187 - Entry not allowed: Budget Period is not active ?

  The SAP error message FMBS187 ("Entry not allowed: Budget Period is not active") typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when working with the Funds Management (FM) module. This error indicates that the budget period you are trying to use for a transaction is not currently active, meaning that the system does not allow any budget postings for that period.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Budget Period: The budget period you are trying to post to is not active. This can happen if the period has been closed or if it has not been opened for the current fiscal year.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the budget periods may not be set correctly, leading to periods being inactive.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date of the transaction may fall outside the range of active budget periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Period Status:
  
  Go to the Funds Management (FM) module and check the status of the budget periods. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings or using transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Budget).
  Ensure that the budget period you are trying to use is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Budget Period:
  
  If the budget period is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the Funds Management module.
  Use transaction code OB52 to manage the posting periods and ensure that the relevant budget periods are open.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date of your transaction is outside the active budget period, adjust the posting date to fall within an active period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the budget period status, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to make the required changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB, FMAVCR01, and OB52 for managing budgets and periods.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on managing budget periods and understanding the Funds Management module.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to perform budget-related transactions in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMBS187 error and successfully post your budget transactions.