How To Fix FMCU128 - Deactivating multi-level BS in FM area &1 FY &2 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Deactivating multi-level BS in FM area &1 FY &2 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

A multi-level budget structure has been assigned to FM area &v1& and
fiscal year &v2& in global or version level in IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_VC_FMBSCONTR>Define Settings for the Budget Structure
</>. This means you cannot deactivate the multi-level budget structure
in FM area &v1& and fiscal year &v2&.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Access IMG activity <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_VC_FMBSCONTR>Define Settings for
the Budget Structure</> and do one of the following:
Delete the entries assigning multi-level budget structure to FM area
&v1& and fiscal year &v2& at global or version level.
Use flat budget structure instead of multi-level budget structure in
those entries assigning multi-level budget structure to FM area &v1& and
fiscal year &v2& at global or version level.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU128 - Deactivating multi-level BS in FM area &1 FY &2 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FMCU128 indicates that there is an issue with deactivating multi-level budget control in a specific Funds Management (FM) area for a given fiscal year. This error typically arises when there are existing commitments or actuals that prevent the deactivation of multi-level budget control.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Commitments or Actuals: The most common cause of this error is that there are existing commitments or actual expenditures recorded in the specified FM area and fiscal year. SAP does not allow the deactivation of multi-level budget control if there are any financial transactions that rely on it.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the Funds Management module that restrict the deactivation of multi-level budget control under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Transactions: Before attempting to deactivate multi-level budget control, check for any existing commitments or actuals in the specified FM area and fiscal year. You can do this by running reports or using transaction codes like FMX1 (for commitments) or FMX2 (for actuals).
  Clear Existing Transactions: If there are existing transactions, you may need to clear or reverse them before you can deactivate multi-level budget control. This may involve adjusting or canceling commitments or actuals.
  Review Configuration: If you believe there should be no existing transactions, review the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that they allow for the deactivation of multi-level budget control.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing budget control settings in your organization’s SAP environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMX1, FMX2, and FMAVCR01 for managing commitments and actuals.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the FMCU128 error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to budget control settings in the Funds Management module.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.