How To Fix FMEF_PSM001 - Earmarked fund item &1 &2 has already been created for date &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEF_PSM - Earmarked Funds in PSM

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Earmarked fund item &1 &2 has already been created for date &4

What causes this issue?

You want to reduce the earmarked fund item &V1& &V2& on the date &V3&.
However, the document was created in the same step with the date &V4&.

System Response

You can only create and reduce an earmarked fund item at the same time
if the assigned date entries are identical.

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP.

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 FMEF_PSM001 - Earmarked fund item &1 &2 has already been created for date &4 ?

  The SAP error message FMEF_PSM001 indicates that an earmarked fund item has already been created for a specific date. This error typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) when dealing with budgetary control and earmarked funds.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to create a new earmarked fund item for a date where an existing earmarked fund item already exists. This is a safeguard to prevent duplicate entries for the same earmarked fund item on the same date, which could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and budget management.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Earmarked Fund Items:
  
  Use transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMF1 (Display Earmarked Funds) to check if an earmarked fund item already exists for the specified date and item.
  Review the details of the existing earmarked fund item to ensure it is valid and correctly recorded.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Item:
  
  If the existing earmarked fund item is incorrect or needs to be modified, you may need to adjust or delete it, depending on your organization's policies and the specific requirements of the transaction.
  Use transaction codes like FMF2 (Change Earmarked Funds) or FMF3 (Delete Earmarked Funds) as appropriate.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  If creating a new earmarked fund item is necessary, consider using a different date that does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review your organization's internal documentation or SAP help resources for specific guidelines on managing earmarked funds and handling this error.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Public Sector Management for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Earmarked Funds: These are funds that are set aside for a specific purpose and cannot be used for other expenditures. They are crucial for budgetary control in public sector organizations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing earmarked funds, such as FMBB, FMF1, FMF2, and FMF3.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to earmarked funds and this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.