How To Fix FMCF351 - The two-step approval procedure is only possible with BCS

FMCF351 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 351

• Message text: The two-step approval procedure is only possible with BCS

What causes this issue?

You want to use the two-level approval procedure for the commitment
carryforward in FM area &V1&, however you have not activated the Budget
Control System (BCS) for fiscal year &V2. The two-level approval
procedure can only be used when BCS is active.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF351 - The two-step approval procedure is only possible with BCS ?

  The SAP error message FMCF351 indicates that the two-step approval procedure is only applicable when using the Business Consolidation System (BCS). This error typically arises in the context of financial consolidations and approvals within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to initiate a two-step approval process in a scenario where the system is not configured to support it, or when the necessary prerequisites for using BCS are not met. This can happen if:
  
  The system is not set up for BCS.
  The user is trying to use the two-step approval process in a module or context that does not support it.
  Configuration settings related to the approval process are missing or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCF351 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check BCS Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Business Consolidation System (BCS) is properly configured in your SAP environment. This includes verifying that all necessary components and settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Approval Process Settings:
  
  Check the configuration