How To Fix FMEUF114 - Time slice &1: Budget must not be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Time slice &1: Budget must not be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF114 - Time slice &1: Budget must not be negative ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF114 indicates that there is an issue with the budget in a specific time slice. The message states: "Time slice &1: Budget must not be negative." This typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Funds Management (FM).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a budget is being processed (e.g., during a budget check or posting) and the system detects that the budget for a specific time slice (e.g., a fiscal period) is negative. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Budget Planning: The budget may have been incorrectly planned or allocated, leading to a negative value.
  Exceeding Budget: Actual expenses or commitments may have exceeded the budgeted amount, resulting in a negative budget.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during budget creation or adjustments can lead to negative values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of budget control settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Data:
  
  Navigate to the budget management transaction (e.g., FMBB for Funds Management or S_ALR_87013558 for budget reports).
  Review the budget for the specified time slice to ensure it is correctly set up and not negative.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Budget:
  
  If the budget is indeed negative, you will need to adjust it. This can be done by increasing the budget allocation for that time slice.
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., FMBB for Funds Management) to make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Actuals and Commitments:
  
  Check if there are any actual expenses or commitments that are causing the budget to go negative. If so, you may need to adjust these as well.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the budget control settings are correctly configured and that there are no underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Run Reports:
  
  Use budget reports to analyze the budget situation and identify any discrepancies or issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVC (Budget Control), and S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Reports).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budget management and error FMEUF114.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management and controlling to understand the processes and configurations involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.