How To Fix FMCU060 - Only one budget type can be defined for release for FM area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Only one budget type can be defined for release for FM area &1

What causes this issue?

You have already chosen a budget type for release for FM area &V1&.

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?

While releasing budget only one budget type can be used. Please use the
defined budget type for release or define a new budget type for release
for your FM area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU060 - Only one budget type can be defined for release for FM area &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU060 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of budget types in the Funds Management (FM) module. Specifically, it states that only one budget type can be defined for release for a particular Funds Management area (FM area).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Multiple Budget Types Defined: More than one budget type has been defined for release in the same FM area. In SAP, each FM area can only have one budget type that is released for use.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to budget types in the Funds Management configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Funds Management configuration.
  Check the settings for the budget types defined for the specific FM area in question.
  Ensure that only one budget type is marked for release.
  
  
  
  Modify Budget Type Settings:
  
  If you find multiple budget types defined for release, you will need to modify the settings.
  Decide which budget type should be released and deactivate or remove the others from the release configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the budget type functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FMX1 (Create Budget) or FMX2 (Change Budget) to manage budgets.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Funds Management configuration.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Funds Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCU060 error and ensure that your budget types are configured correctly for the FM area.