How To Fix FMCU132 - Budget structure &1 cannot be set as a flat budget structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Budget structure &1 cannot be set as a flat budget structure

What causes this issue?

The budget structure &v1& in FM area &v2& has been used as a multi-level
budget structure in IMG activity <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_VC_FMBSCONTR>Define
Settings for the Budget Structure
</> in fiscal year &v3&, so you cannot change it to a flat budget
structure.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Delete the entry of FM area &v2&, fiscal year &v3& and budget structure
&v1& or assign another budget structure to FM area &v2& and fiscal year
&v3& in IMG activity <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_VC_FMBSCONTR>Define Settings for
the Budget Structure</>.

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 FMCU132 - Budget structure &1 cannot be set as a flat budget structure ?

  The SAP error message FMCU132 indicates that there is an issue with the budget structure you are trying to set as a flat budget structure. This error typically arises in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in the Public Sector Management (PSM) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  The error message "FMCU132 Budget structure &1 cannot be set as a flat budget structure" usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The budget structure you are trying to set may not be configured correctly in the system. It might have hierarchical elements that prevent it from being treated as a flat structure.
  
  
  Hierarchy Levels: The budget structure may contain multiple levels of hierarchy, which is incompatible with the flat budget structure requirement.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data associated with the budget structure, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or set the budget structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCU132 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the budget structure in SAP.
  Ensure that the budget structure is defined as a flat structure if that is your intention. You may need to adjust the hierarchy levels.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchical Elements:
  
  If the budget structure has multiple levels, consider whether it can be simplified or if a different structure should be used.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the budget structure data. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the budget structure. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring budget structures and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBBP (for budget structure configuration) and FMBB (for budget management).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Consider additional training or reviewing documentation on budget management in SAP to better understand the configuration and management of budget structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMCU132 error and implement a solution to resolve it.