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

FMEUF114 - Overview

• 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