How To Fix FMCU004 - No budgeting version defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No budgeting version defined

What causes this issue?

There is no budgeting version defined.

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?

If you want to define a version for budgeting, select the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_VERSION_A>Edit Versions</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU004 - No budgeting version defined ?

  The SAP error message FMCU004 ("No budgeting version defined") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with budget management and planning functions. This error indicates that the system cannot find a budgeting version for the specified parameters, which is necessary for executing budget-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Budgeting Version: The most common cause is that no budgeting version has been defined for the relevant controlling area or fiscal year.
  Incorrect Configuration: The budgeting version may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the budgeting version.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not be appropriate for the budgeting version defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Budgeting Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBB1 (or the relevant configuration path) to define a budgeting version.
  Ensure that you create a budgeting version that is relevant for your controlling area and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for budgeting versions in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the budgeting version is correctly set up and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the budgeting version.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction Code:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code that corresponds to the budgeting version you want to access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to budgeting and planning to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) and FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budgeting versions.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP training resources for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCU004 error and successfully define and use budgeting versions in your SAP system.