How To Fix FMFG_ABP012 - Could not retrieve header values for Automatic Budget Postings

FMFG_ABP012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_ABP - Automatic Budget Postings

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Could not retrieve header values for Automatic Budget Postings

What causes this issue?

During Automatic Budget Postings (ABP), values for the creation of a
budget entry document could not be retrieved.

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?

Verify that budget entry document header defaults have been populated
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_PSMFG_ABP_HEADR>Budget Entry Document Header Defaults</>
Check whether the Business Add-In (BAdI) for overriding document header
defaults has been implemented.
<DS:SIMG.FMFG_FMABP_BED_HDR>Override Budget Entry Document Header
Defaults</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_ABP012 - Could not retrieve header values for Automatic Budget Postings ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_ABP012, which states "Could not retrieve header values for Automatic Budget Postings," typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial postings within the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for budget management or automatic budget postings may not be set up correctly. This includes missing settings in the budget control system or incorrect assignment of budget types.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the budget or the document being processed. This could include missing header information or incorrect document types.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data for budget postings.
  
  
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or bugs that prevent the retrieval of header values.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: If there are recent updates or