How To Fix FMCU035 - Grant is optional for posting with FM area &1 until &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Grant is optional for posting with FM area &1 until &2

What causes this issue?

Grant is optional for posting with FM area &V1& until fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

The grant cannot be set to mandatory in budgeting.
<ZH>Exception</>
If BCS activation (&V3&) occurs after the activation of the account
assignment elements in FM (&V2&) , "mandatory" is a valid status.
The grant is mandatory in posting as of the time that you have activated
BCS.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the grant as a mandatory account assignment element
in budgeting, it should also be mandatory for posting (blank value
should not be allowed).
Otherwise you should set the grant status to '"Optional'"or "Not used",
in order to take the posting settings into account.

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 FMCU035 - Grant is optional for posting with FM area &1 until &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU035 indicates that a grant is optional for posting with a Funds Management (FM) area until a specified date. This message typically arises in the context of Funds Management when trying to post a transaction that involves a grant, but the system is configured to allow postings without a grant until a certain date.
  Cause:
  
  Grant Configuration: The system is set up to allow postings without a grant until a specific date. After this date, a grant becomes mandatory for postings.
  Posting Date: The posting date of the transaction you are trying to execute falls after the specified date when a grant is required.
  FM Area Settings: The Funds Management area settings may dictate that grants are optional until a certain date, which is why the error is triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date of your transaction. If it is after the specified date, you will need to provide a grant for the posting.
  Provide a Grant: If the posting date is after the date when a grant is required, ensure that you enter a valid grant in the transaction.
  Review FM Area Configuration: If you believe that the grant should not be mandatory, review the configuration settings for the FM area to see if adjustments can be made to the grant requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on how to handle grants in your FM area.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for Funds Management, such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Actual/Commitment).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FMCU035 for additional insights or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post transactions with grants in the Funds Management module.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Funds Management for further assistance.