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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 make changes to the budget structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCU133 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the budget structure in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the budget structure is defined correctly and that it has the necessary parameters set for multi-level budgeting.
  
  
  
  Define Hierarchy:
  
  Verify that the budget structure has a proper hierarchy defined. You may need to create or adjust the hierarchy levels to support multi-level budgeting.
  
  
  
  Review Compatibility:
  
  Check if the budget structure is compatible with multi-level budgeting. You may need to consult the SAP documentation or your system administrator for specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the budget structure. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed information on configuring multi-level budget structures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the budget structure again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBBP (for budget structure configuration) or FMBB (for budget management) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FMCU133 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the problem 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.