How To Fix FMCU144 - Inconsistent activation of fund and budget period for FM area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Inconsistent activation of fund and budget period for FM area &1

What causes this issue?

The status of the account assignment elements defined in budgeting must
observe the following rules if the account assignment element "budget
period" has been activated for budgeting:
If the fund has the status <LS>Not used</>, the budget period must have
the status <LS>Not used</> in FM area &V1&.
If the fund has the status <LS>Optional</>, the budget period must
<ZH>not</> have the status <LS>Mandatory</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the status of the account assignment elements accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU144 - Inconsistent activation of fund and budget period for FM area &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU144 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the activation of the fund and budget period for a specific Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the fund's validity period and the budget period defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The fund and budget period may not be aligned. For example, the fund might be activated for a certain period, but the budget is not available for that same period.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the Funds Management configuration, such as the budget period not being defined correctly for the FM area.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or changes in the fund or budget settings may have led to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fund and Budget Periods:
  
  Go to the Funds Management configuration and verify the validity periods for both the fund and the budget. Ensure that they match and are correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like FMAVC (for budget control) or FMF1 (for fund management) to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If you find discrepancies, adjust the fund or budget settings to ensure they are consistent. This may involve extending the budget period or adjusting the fund's validity.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Fund:
  
  If necessary, deactivate and then reactivate the fund to refresh the settings. This can sometimes resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Funds Management for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in the FM area, ensure that they are not causing the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for Funds Management, such as FMF1, FMAVC, and FMX1.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FMCU144 for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Funds Management configuration and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the FMCU144 error in your SAP system.