How To Fix FMEUF011 - Expenditure ceiling cannot be lower than maximum contribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Expenditure ceiling cannot be lower than maximum contribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF011 - Expenditure ceiling cannot be lower than maximum contribution ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF011 indicates that there is an issue with the expenditure ceiling set for a budget or project. Specifically, it states that the expenditure ceiling cannot be lower than the maximum contribution. This typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial planning within SAP, particularly in modules related to Funds Management (FM) or Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The expenditure ceiling (the maximum amount that can be spent) is set lower than the maximum contribution (the maximum amount that can be contributed to the budget or project).
  This situation can occur due to incorrect data entry, changes in budget settings, or misalignment between budgetary controls and actual contributions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Budget Settings:
  
  Check the expenditure ceiling and maximum contribution values in the relevant budget or project settings.
  Ensure that the expenditure ceiling is set to a value that is equal to or greater than the maximum contribution.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the expenditure ceiling is indeed lower than the maximum contribution, adjust the expenditure ceiling to a higher value that accommodates the maximum contribution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration guides for Funds Management or Project System to understand how these values are defined and managed.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  Investigate if there have been any recent changes to budget settings or project parameters that could have led to this discrepancy.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after making the necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or CJ02 (Change Project) to access and modify budget settings.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) related to Funds Management or Project System to ensure proper alignment of budgetary controls.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to budget settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMEUF011 error and ensure that your expenditure ceiling and maximum contribution values are correctly aligned.