How To Fix FMCE309 - Cover group &4 is not automatic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Cover group &4 is not automatic

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.FMCE_CVRGRP>cover group</> &V4& is not automatic in fiscal
year &V2& for the <DS:DE.BUKU_BUDCAT>budget category</> &V3& (FM area
&V1&).

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Select an existing automatic cover group.

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 FMCE309 - Cover group &4 is not automatic ?

  The SAP error message FMCE309, which states "Cover group &4 is not automatic," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when dealing with budgetary control and cover groups. This error indicates that the specified cover group is not set up to be automatic, which can lead to issues when trying to execute certain transactions or processes that require automatic cover groups.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The cover group specified in the transaction is not configured as an automatic cover group in the system settings.
  Incorrect Assignment: The cover group may not be correctly assigned to the relevant budget or funds management settings.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may require an automatic cover group, but the specified one is not set up as such.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Funds Management in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for cover groups and verify if the cover group in question is set as automatic.
  If it is not, you may need to change the settings to make it automatic.
  
  
  
  Review Cover Group Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the cover group is correctly assigned to the relevant budget or funds management settings.
  Check if the cover group is linked to the correct budget structure.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Cover Group:
  
  If the current cover group cannot be made automatic, consider using a different cover group that is already set up as automatic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on cover groups and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and assignments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Actual/Commitment) that may be related to the error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cover group configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCE309 error and ensure that your cover groups are configured correctly for your funds management processes.