How To Fix FMCU134 - Budget structure &1 cannot be set as a flat budget structure

FMCU134 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 134

• 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 version level setting of IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_VC_FMBSCONTR>Define Settings for the Budget Structure
</> in fiscal year &v3& version &v4& 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& in version &v4& or assign another budget structure to FM area &v2&
and fiscal year &v3& in version &v4& in version level setting of 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 FMCU134 - Budget structure &1 cannot be set as a flat budget structure ?

  The SAP error message FMCU134 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 "FMCU134 Budget structure &1 cannot be set as a flat budget structure" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Budget Structure: The budget structure you are trying to set as flat may have characteristics or hierarchies that are not compatible with a flat structure. Flat budget structures require a specific configuration that does not allow for hierarchical relationships.
  
  
  Existing Assignments: There may be existing assignments or dependencies in the budget structure that prevent it from being converted to a flat structure.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the budget structure may not be correctly defined, leading to conflicts when attempting