How To Fix FMCU058 - Budget type &1 is already used for budgeting with FM area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Budget type &1 is already used for budgeting with FM area &2

What causes this issue?

You want to use budget type &V1& for release with FM area &V2&. This
budget type is already used for budgeting, so you cannot use it for
releases.

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?

Please choose the budget type you have defined for releases.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU058 - Budget type &1 is already used for budgeting with FM area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU058 indicates that a specific budget type is already in use for budgeting within a specified Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a budget type that is already assigned to a budget in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Budget Type Assignment: The budget type you are trying to use is already assigned to a budget in the specified FM area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the budget type is incorrectly set up or assigned.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly tried to create a budget with a type that is already in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Budgets: Review the existing budgets in the specified FM area to see if the budget type is already in use. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., FMBB for budget entry).
  Change Budget Type: If the budget type is indeed in use, consider using a different budget type for your new budget entry.
  Modify Existing Budget: If you need to change the budget type, you may need to modify the existing budget to release the budget type for reuse.
  Configuration Review: If you suspect a configuration issue, review the configuration settings for budget types in the Funds Management area. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (Customizing).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing budget types and funds management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control), and others related to Funds Management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify budgets in the specified FM area.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about the process, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or attending training sessions on Funds Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCU058 error and successfully manage your budgeting processes in SAP.