How To Fix FMCU131 - Activating 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: 131

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

What causes this issue?

A flat 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 activate 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 delete the entries that have assigned flat
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 FMCU131 - Activating multi-level BS in FM area &1 FY &2 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FMCU131 indicates that there is an issue with activating multi-level budget control in a specific Funds Management (FM) area and fiscal year. This error typically arises when the system settings or configurations do not allow for the activation of multi-level budget control for the specified FM area and fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The FM area may not be configured to allow multi-level budget control. This can happen if the settings in the Funds Management configuration do not support this feature.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year specified may not be set up correctly for multi-level budget control.
  Budget Control Level: The budget control level may not be compatible with the multi-level budget control settings.
  Existing Budget Control: There may already be a budget control level activated that conflicts with the multi-level budget control.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the Funds Management configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant settings for the FM area and ensure that multi-level budget control is enabled.
  Verify that the budget control levels are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings for the FM area are correctly configured to support multi-level budget control.
  Check if the fiscal year is open for the specified FM area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget Control Levels:
  
  If there are existing budget control levels, review them to ensure they do not conflict with the multi-level budget control settings.
  You may need to deactivate or adjust existing budget control levels.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring multi-level budget control in Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to activate multi-level budget control again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  FMAVCR01 (to check budget control levels)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make these changes has the necessary authorizations to modify FM settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.