How To Fix FMFG271 - Earmarked fund could not be created for material reservation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Earmarked fund could not be created for material reservation &

What causes this issue?

Possible cause that the earmarked fund and material reservation
integration scenario is not set up.

System Response

The earmarked fund is not created.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the customizing settings.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG271 - Earmarked fund could not be created for material reservation & ?

  The SAP error message FMFG271 indicates that an earmarked fund could not be created for a material reservation. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) when there is an issue with the financial data associated with a material reservation.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Budget: The earmarked fund cannot be created because there is not enough budget available in the specified fund or budget structure.
  Incorrect Fund Type: The fund type associated with the material reservation may not be compatible with the earmarked fund creation process.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the Funds Management module that prevent the creation of earmarked funds.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to create a reservation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create earmarked funds.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Budget Availability: Ensure that there is sufficient budget available for the earmarked fund. You can do this by reviewing the budget status in the Funds Management module.
  Review Fund Type: Verify that the fund type associated with the material reservation is correct and compatible with earmarked fund creation.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for earmarked fund creation.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary fields are populated.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create earmarked funds. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) or MM03 (Material Master Display) to check relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Funds Management and material reservations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Funds Management for further assistance.