How To Fix FMCU036 - Fund 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: 036

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

What causes this issue?

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

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The fund 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 fund is mandatory in posting as of the time that you have activated
BCS.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the fund 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 fund status to "optional" or "not used in
budgeting", in order to take posting settings into account.

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 FMCU036 - Fund is optional for posting with FM area &1 until &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU036 indicates that a fund is optional for posting in a specific Funds Management (FM) area until a certain date. This message typically arises in the context of budgetary control and fund management within SAP, particularly when dealing with financial transactions that involve funds.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A transaction is being processed that requires a fund to be specified, but the fund is marked as optional for the specified FM area until a certain date.
  The system is configured to allow postings without a fund, but the transaction being executed requires a fund to be specified due to the current settings or the nature of the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fund Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings for the FM area in question. Ensure that the fund is correctly set up and that the optional status aligns with your posting requirements.
  You can check the fund's status in the Funds Management configuration (transaction code: SPRO).
  
  
  
  Specify a Fund: 
  
  If the fund is indeed required for the transaction, ensure that you specify a valid fund in the transaction. This may involve entering the fund in the relevant field during the posting process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date: 
  
  If the posting date is before the date specified in the error message, consider adjusting the posting date to a date on or after the specified date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the implications of the fund being optional and how it affects your specific transactions.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to post with funds in the specified FM area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting transactions
  FMBT: Budget transfer
  FMAVCR01: Display budget consumption
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to Funds Management.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on Funds Management in SAP to better understand how funds are managed and the implications of optional funds.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FMCU036 error and ensure that your financial postings are processed correctly within the SAP system.