How To Fix FMCU118 - Budget type group &1 cannot be deleted when combined with fund/fund type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Budget type group &1 cannot be deleted when combined with fund/fund type

What causes this issue?

Budget type group &V1& cannot be deleted because it is assigned to a
specific fund or fund type.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Delete the line item which sets the combination of budget type group and
fund in the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.FMBCS_V_FMCONSUM_FUN>Define Budget
Type for Consumption per Fund</>.
Delete the line item which sets the combination of budget type group and
fund type in the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.FMBCS_V_FMCONSUM_FTY>Define
Budget Type for Consumption per Fund Type</>.

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 FMCU118 - Budget type group &1 cannot be deleted when combined with fund/fund type ?

  The SAP error message FMCU118 indicates that a specific budget type group cannot be deleted when it is associated with a particular fund or fund type. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) modules in SAP, where budgetary control is implemented.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignments: The budget type group you are trying to delete is still in use or has existing assignments with funds or fund types. This means that there are transactions or configurations that reference this budget type group.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other objects in the system that prevent deletion.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict the deletion of budget type groups that are linked to certain funds or fund types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Before attempting to delete the budget type group, check if there are any existing assignments or transactions that reference it. You can do this by reviewing the configuration settings in the Funds Management module.
  Remove Dependencies: If there are dependencies, you will need to remove or reassign them before you can delete the budget type group. This may involve changing the configuration or reassigning funds or fund types.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMBT (Budget Type) to review and manage budget types and their assignments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on managing budget type groups and their relationships with funds and fund types.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to budget type groups and related configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing funds and budgets, such as FMAVCR01 (Display Budget), FMAVCR02 (Change Budget), and FMBB (Budgeting).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the FMCU118 error message.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMCU118 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.