How To Fix FMCU133 - Budget structure &1 cannot be set as a multi-level budget structure

FMCU133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Budget structure &1 cannot be set as a multi-level budget structure

What causes this issue?

The budget structure &v1& in FM area &v2& has been used as a flat budget
structure in IMG activity <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_VC_FMBSCONTR>Define Settings
for Budget Structure</> in fiscal year &v3& so you cannot change it to
a multi-level 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 FMCU133 - Budget structure &1 cannot be set as a multi-level budget structure ?

  The SAP error message FMCU133 indicates that there is an issue with the budget structure you are trying to set as a multi-level budget structure. This error typically arises in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module or in the Controlling (CO) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FMCU133 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The budget structure you are trying to set may not be configured correctly to support multi-level budgeting. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect parameters in the budget structure definition.
  
  
  Hierarchy Issues: The budget structure may not have the necessary hierarchy levels defined. Multi-level budget structures require a specific hierarchy to be established.
  
  
  Incompatibility: The budget structure may not be compatible with the multi-level budgeting feature due to its current settings or the way it has been defined.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to