FMBWB097 - Process &1 cannot be used in fiscal year &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBWB - Budgeting Workbench

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Process &1 cannot be used in fiscal year &2.

What causes this issue?

Since Multi level budget structure is not active in fiscal year &V2&,
the process &V1& cannot be used

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBWB097 - Process &1 cannot be used in fiscal year &2. ?

  The SAP error message FMBWB097 indicates that a specific process (denoted by &1) cannot be used in the specified fiscal year (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of financial management and budgeting within SAP, particularly when dealing with budgetary control or funds management.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the fiscal year is closed, or the process you are trying to execute is not allowed in that fiscal year.
  Process Restrictions: Certain processes may be restricted to specific fiscal years due to business rules or configurations in the system.
  Budget Availability: The budget for the specified fiscal year may not be available or may have been fully utilized.
  Incorrect Period: The transaction may be attempted in a period that is not open for posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Status: Verify if the fiscal year &2 is open for the process you are trying to execute. You can do this by checking the fiscal year settings in the configuration.
  Review Process Configuration: Ensure that the process &1 is allowed for the fiscal year in question. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the Funds Management module.
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is not available, you may need to adjust the budget or create a new budget for the fiscal year.
  Open Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods for the fiscal year are open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (for controlling posting periods).
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific configurations related to your organization’s setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: To check and manage posting periods.
  FMBB: To manage budget changes.
  FMAVCR01: To check budget availability.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to perform actions in the specified fiscal year.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Funds Management.