How To Fix FMCU002 - Budget type &1 cannot be deleted when combined with a process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Budget type &1 cannot be deleted when combined with a process

What causes this issue?

Budget type &V1& cannot be deleted if it is being used together with a
budgeting process.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete this budget type, please check the
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_V_FMPTCOMB>assignment to a process</>.
If you want to delete budget type defined for release, please check the
<DS:SIMG.FMBCS_V_FMPRTCOMB>Assign Budget Types for Release to Processes
</>
Additionnally you should check the <DS:SIMG._ISPSFFM_N_VC_FMSTAT>status
definition</> in Customizing. You may need to delete entries here before
being able to delete budget types.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU002 - Budget type &1 cannot be deleted when combined with a process ?

  The SAP error message FMCU002 indicates that a specific budget type cannot be deleted because it is currently associated with a process. This typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in the Public Sector Management (PSM) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a budget type that is linked to an existing budget process. This could happen if:
  
  The budget type is actively being used in a budget cycle.
  There are transactions or postings that reference the budget type.
  The budget type is part of a configuration that is still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the budget type is currently in use. You can do this by checking the budget documents, transactions, or reports that reference the budget type.
  
  
  Remove Associations: If the budget type is linked to a budget process, you will need to remove those associations. This may involve:
  
  Deleting or archiving any budget documents that reference the budget type.
  Ensuring that no active budget processes are using the budget type.
  
  
  
  Change Configuration: If the budget type is part of a configuration, you may need to adjust the configuration settings to remove the budget type from the process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific steps related to your version of SAP and the configuration of your budget management processes.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, attempt to delete the budget type again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting - Change
  FMAVCR01: Display Budget Consumption
  FMF1: Create Budget Type
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to budget types and processes.
  Backup: Always consider backing up your configuration or data before making significant changes to avoid data loss.
  
  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 more specific guidance related to your system configuration.