How To Fix FMCE412 - Assign at least two budget addresses to cover group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Assign at least two budget addresses to cover group &1

What causes this issue?

The cover group &V1& contains fewer than two budget addresses in fiscal
year &V2&.

System Response

The cover group &V1& cannot be saved for the budget category &V3& in
fiscal year &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Assign at least two budget addresses to cover group &V1&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCE412 - Assign at least two budget addresses to cover group &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCE412 "Assign at least two budget addresses to cover group &1" typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with Funds Management (FM). This error indicates that the system requires at least two budget addresses to be assigned to a specific cover group for budget availability checks.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Budget Addresses: The cover group specified in the error message does not have the required number of budget addresses assigned to it. This can happen if the configuration for the cover group is incomplete or if the budget addresses have not been properly set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the Funds Management settings, particularly related to budget address assignments for cover groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Address Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Funds Management in SAP.
  Check the cover group settings and ensure that at least two budget addresses are assigned to the specified cover group.
  You can do this by going to the transaction code FMX1 (for creating budget addresses) or FMX2 (for changing budget addresses) and reviewing the assignments.
  
  
  
  Assign Additional Budget Addresses:
  
  If there are not enough budget addresses assigned, you will need to create or assign additional budget addresses to the cover group.
  Ensure that the budget addresses are valid and properly configured to meet the requirements of the cover group.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or Funds Management consultant to review the settings and ensure they align with your organization's budgeting processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the budget checks are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FMX1: Create Budget Address
  FMX2: Change Budget Address
  FMX3: Display Budget Address
  FMAVCR01: Budget Availability Control
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Funds Management for detailed information on budget addresses and cover groups.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to budget addresses and cover groups.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.