How To Fix FMCU003 - Budget category &1 is not used in FM area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Budget category &1 is not used in FM area &2

What causes this issue?

You want to use budget category &V1& in FM area &V2&. This budget
category is not defined for this FM area.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use budget category &V1& in this FM area, maintain the
appropriate settings in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_V_FMBUDCAT>Choose Budget Category</>. Alternatively,
you can select another budget category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU003 - Budget category &1 is not used in FM area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU003 indicates that a specific budget category is not being utilized in the specified Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process a budget-related transaction using a budget category that has not been defined or activated for the given FM area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Budget Category Not Defined: The budget category you are trying to use is not defined in the configuration for the specified FM area.
  Incorrect FM Area: The FM area specified in the transaction does not have the budget category activated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to budget categories and FM areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCU003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Funds Management.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO > Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Budget Control System > Define Budget Categories.
  Ensure that the budget category