How To Fix FMBWB038 - Full amount has been assigned to the new selected period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBWB - Budgeting Workbench

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Full amount has been assigned to the new selected period

What causes this issue?

You have changed the period in the document header. So the data you
have entered is now valid only for the new period.
Example:
,,Period,,,,*all,,(annual amount)
,,Amount ,,120,,Distribution key 1 (equal distribution over all
periods)
,,,,This corresponds to 10 days for each of the 12 periods (you can see
this in the period screen).
,,If now you change the period from *all to 03
,,,,the amount on the screen does not change, but it is assigned to the
new period 03.
,, ,,All others are reset to 0.

System Response

The system assigns the full amount to the new period.

How to fix this error?

If you want to enter an amount in several periods, you have to use the
period screen.

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 FMBWB038 - Full amount has been assigned to the new selected period ?

  The SAP error message FMBWB038 indicates that the full amount has already been assigned to the new selected period in the context of budget management or financial planning. This typically occurs when you are trying to reallocate or adjust budget amounts in a way that exceeds the available budget for that period.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Exhaustion: The budget for the selected period has already been fully allocated or exhausted.
  Incorrect Period Selection: You may have selected a period that does not allow for further budget assignments due to prior allocations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the budget control configuration that restrict further assignments once a certain threshold is reached.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Budget Allocations: Check the budget allocations for the selected period to confirm that the full amount has indeed been assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant budget reports or transaction codes.
  Adjust Budget: If necessary, you may need to adjust the budget for the period in question. This could involve increasing the budget or reallocating amounts from other periods.
  Select a Different Period: If the current period is fully allocated, consider selecting a different period where budget availability exists.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or financial controller to review the budget control settings and ensure they align with your organization's financial policies.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like FMBB, FMAVCR01, or others) to analyze and manage budget assignments effectively.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to budget management, such as FMBB (Change Budget), FMAVCR01 (Display Budget), and FMF1 (Budgeting).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management and financial planning to understand the underlying processes and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.