How To Fix FMCE214 - Selected budget address is not assigned to cover group &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Selected budget address is not assigned to cover group &3

What causes this issue?

The budget address <ZH>&V1&</><ZH>&V2&</> is not assigned to
<DS:DE.FMCE_CVRGRP>cover group</> &V3&.
This check has been applied for the following combination of FM area,
fiscal year, and budget category: &V4&.

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?

Verify the selected budget address and, if applicable, assign it to
cover group &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCE214 - Selected budget address is not assigned to cover group &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMCE214, which states "Selected budget address is not assigned to cover group &3," typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly in the Funds Management (FM) module. This error indicates that the budget address (which could be a cost center, internal order, or other budget-related entity) you are trying to use is not linked to the specified cover group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The budget address you are trying to use has not been assigned to the specified cover group in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Funds Management settings where the cover group is not properly set up to include the budget address.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong budget address or cover group is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check the assignment of the budget address to the cover group.
  Use transaction code FMX1 (for creating budget addresses) or FMX2 (for changing budget addresses) to verify if the budget address is correctly assigned to the cover group.
  
  
  
  Assign Budget Address to Cover Group:
  
  If the budget address is not assigned, you will need to assign it to the appropriate cover group. This can typically be done in the Funds Management configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO: 
  
  Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Budget Control System > Define Cover Groups.
  
  
  Here, you can add the budget address to the specified cover group.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the cover group is correctly configured to include the necessary budget addresses. This may involve reviewing the overall Funds Management settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing budget addresses and cover groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMX1, FMX2, FMAVCR01 (for budget availability control), and FMAVC (for budget control).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Funds Management module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Funds Management for further assistance.