How To Fix FMCU140 - Define hierarchy settings for budget structure &1 in FM area &2 first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Define hierarchy settings for budget structure &1 in FM area &2 first

What causes this issue?

The multi-level budget structure &V1& can be used in FM area &V2& only
when the hierarchy settings for account assignment elements have been
appropriately assigned in Customizing.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Create an entry for the multi-level budget structure &V1& in FM area
&V2& in Customizing activity <DS><DS:SIMG.PSM_VC_FMHIESETTINGS>Define
Hierarchy Settings for Account Assignment Elements. </></>

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU140 - Define hierarchy settings for budget structure &1 in FM area &2 first ?

  The SAP error message FMCU140 indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the budget structure in the Funds Management (FM) module. Specifically, it suggests that you need to define hierarchy settings for a specific budget structure in a given FM area before proceeding with your task.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to perform an action related to budget management (like posting a budget or executing a report) without having defined the necessary hierarchy settings for the specified budget structure in the specified FM area.
  The budget structure is not properly configured in the system, which is required for the system to understand how to manage and allocate budgets.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the hierarchy settings for the budget structure in the specified FM area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Funds Management configuration area. This can typically be found under:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Budget Control System -> Define Budget Structure
  
  
  
  
  Define the Budget Structure:
  
  In the configuration menu, look for the option to define the budget structure.
  Select the relevant budget structure (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that the hierarchy settings are properly defined for the budget structure in the specified FM area (indicated by &2 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Make sure that all necessary nodes and levels in the hierarchy are defined.
  Ensure that the budget structure is activated and linked to the appropriate FM area.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to test your changes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on Funds Management configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.