How To Fix FMEUF004 - Fin. source time slices with expendit.ceiling = zero are deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Fin. source time slices with expendit.ceiling = zero are deleted

What causes this issue?

You are deleting a time slice that is used in at least one financing
source.
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As soon as you confirm the deletion, the system will delete this time
slice in all the financing sources which use it, since it always has an
expenditure ceiling equal to zero.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF004 - Fin. source time slices with expendit.ceiling = zero are deleted ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF004 indicates that there are financial source time slices in the system where the expenditure ceiling is set to zero, leading to their deletion. This error typically arises in the context of budget management and financial planning within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Funds Management (FM).
  Cause:
  
  Expenditure Ceiling Set to Zero: The primary cause of this error is that the expenditure ceiling for a specific time slice is set to zero. This means that there is no budget allocated for that period, which leads to the automatic deletion of the time slice.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the budget or funds management settings that result in incorrect ceiling values being assigned.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to incorrect settings, such as inadvertently setting the expenditure ceiling to zero.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review and Adjust Expenditure Ceilings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant budget or funds management settings in SAP.
  Check the expenditure ceilings for the affected time slices and adjust them to appropriate values greater than zero.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to budget management and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the budget types and their corresponding ceilings are defined properly.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entries for the financial source and ensure that all necessary fields are populated correctly.
  If the error is due to a specific transaction or entry, correct the data and reprocess the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing expenditure ceilings and time slices in the Funds Management module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the changes resolve the error and that the time slices are being processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing expenditure ceilings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for budget management, such as:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting
  FMAVCR01: Display Budget Availability
  FMF1: Create/Change Funds Management Document
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes to budget settings and manage financial data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Funds Management for further assistance.