How To Fix FMCF504 - Reassignment only in multi-year budget

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Reassignment only in multi-year budget

What causes this issue?

You want to reassign open commitment documents using the program
<DS:RE.RFFMCCOVR>RFFMCCOVR</>. This program is only intended for
<DS:SIMG.PSM_V_FMPBETMA>Multi-Year Budget Execution</> to transfer open
commitment documents from the old budget to the new budget.

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?

Set the program for your system setting for the reassignment of
commitment documents. You can find an overview in the implementation
guide under <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_FMYC>Define Derivation Strategy for
Reassignment</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF504 - Reassignment only in multi-year budget ?

  The SAP error message FMCF504, which states "Reassignment only in multi-year budget," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP's Public Sector Management (PSM) module. This error indicates that a reassignment of budget funds is being attempted in a scenario where it is not allowed, specifically when the budget is not set up as a multi-year budget.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Type: The error arises when you try to reassign budget amounts in a single-year budget scenario. Reassignment is only permitted in multi-year budgets, where funds can be allocated across different fiscal years.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to handle multi-year budgets, or the budget in question may not have been defined as multi-year in the system settings.
  Transaction Context: The transaction or operation being performed may not support reassignment unless it is specifically dealing with multi-year budgets.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Type: Verify that the budget you are working with is indeed a multi-year budget. If it is not, you will need to either change your approach or create a multi-year budget if that aligns with your organizational needs.
  Adjust Configuration: If you need to work with multi-year budgets, ensure that the configuration in SAP is set up correctly to allow for this. This may involve working with your SAP administrator or consultant to adjust the settings.
  Use Correct Transactions: Ensure that you are using the correct transactions that support budget reassignment in a multi-year context. Review the documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on the appropriate transactions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage multi-year budgets and the associated transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context on handling multi-year budgets.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on budget management in SAP, particularly focusing on multi-year budgeting processes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.