How To Fix FMCU101 - Only two budget types for release can be defined for FM area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Only two budget types for release can be defined for FM area &1

What causes this issue?

Cover eligibility is active for FM area &V1&.
You can only define two budget types to be used for release for the FM
area &V1&: one to reflect "eligible" released budget, and the other for
"non eligible" released budget.
You have already defined two budget types (eligible/non-eligible) for
this FM area, so you cannot define another budget type.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Please use the defined budget types for release or define new ones for
your FM area in the IMG activity <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_V_FMBUDTYP>Define
Budget Types</>.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU101 - Only two budget types for release can be defined for FM area &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU101 indicates that there is a limitation in the configuration of budget types for the Funds Management (FM) area in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that only two budget types for release can be defined for the specified FM area.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to define more than two budget types for release in a specific Funds Management area. In SAP Funds Management, budget types are used to categorize and manage budgets, and the system restricts the number of budget types that can be released to two for each FM area to maintain consistency and avoid confusion in budget management.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the configuration of budget types in the relevant FM area and ensure that you are not exceeding the limit of two budget types for release. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Existing Budget Types:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Funds Management in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the section where budget types are defined (usually under the path: SPRO > Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Budgeting > Define Budget Types).
  Review the budget types that are currently defined for the FM area in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Budget Types:
  
  If you find that there are already two budget types defined for release, you will need to decide which budget type(s) to keep and which to remove or modify.
  If you need to change the budget types, you can either delete or deactivate the unnecessary budget types or adjust their settings to fit your requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the implications of changing budget types and ensure that it aligns with your organization's budgeting processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the budget types are functioning as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  FM Area: The FM area is a key organizational unit in SAP Funds Management that represents a specific area of responsibility for budget management.
  Budget Types: Budget types are used to differentiate between various types of budgets, such as operational budgets, investment budgets, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the configuration is complex, it may be beneficial to engage with an SAP consultant who specializes in Funds Management for further assistance.