How To Fix FMCU146 - Flat budget structure &1 is used in FM Area &2 Fiscal Year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Flat budget structure &1 is used in FM Area &2 Fiscal Year &3

What causes this issue?

Multi-level budget structure has been activated in FM area &v2& and
fiscal year &v3&, and is therefore the preferred budget structure for
use here. However, the budget structure you are currently using, &v1&,
is flat.

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?

Consider using a multi-level budget structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU146 - Flat budget structure &1 is used in FM Area &2 Fiscal Year &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU146 indicates that there is an issue with the flat budget structure being used in a specific Funds Management (FM) area for a given fiscal year. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation (like posting or planning) that is not compatible with the budget structure defined for that FM area and fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Budget Structure: The flat budget structure specified is not compatible with the FM area or fiscal year being referenced.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the Funds Management settings, such as the budget structure not being properly assigned to the FM area.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the budget structure that have not been reflected in the FM area settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Structure Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the budget structure is correctly assigned to the FM area for the specified fiscal year.
  Use transaction code FMBB (Budgeting) to check the budget structure settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the budget structure is correctly defined and activated in the system.
  Check if the budget structure is set up for the correct fiscal year and FM area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data:
  
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to adjust the data or reassign the budget structure to the FM area.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to ensure that the configuration aligns with your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB for budget management and FMBT for budget structure maintenance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on Funds Management configuration and budget structures.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCU146 error and ensure that your budget structure is correctly configured for the specified FM area and fiscal year.