FMBWB053 - No document exists for family &1 in year &2 FM area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBWB - Budgeting Workbench

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No document exists for family &1 in year &2 FM area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBWB053 - No document exists for family &1 in year &2 FM area &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMBWB053 indicates that there is no document available for a specified family in a given year and funds management (FM) area. This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP, where the system is trying to access or process a document related to a specific family (which could refer to a budget family or a group of related budget items) for a particular year and FM area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document: The most common cause is that there is no document created for the specified family in the specified year and FM area. This could happen if the document was never created, was deleted, or if there was an error during the document creation process.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters (family, year, FM area) being used in the transaction may be incorrect or do not match any existing records in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the document, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify if the document for the specified family, year, and FM area actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like FMBB, FMAVC, etc.) to check for existing documents.
  Correct Parameters: Ensure that the parameters you are using (family, year, FM area) are correct. Double-check for any typos or incorrect values.
  Create Document: If the document does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through the appropriate transaction for creating budget documents in SAP.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the document. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management for additional context on how to manage documents and budgets.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP FM, such as:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting
  FMAVC: Availability Control
  FMF1: Create FM Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP Funds Management.