How To Fix FMFG_ABP013 - Previous errors were detected by the ABP processor

FMFG_ABP013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_ABP - Automatic Budget Postings

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Previous errors were detected by the ABP processor

What causes this issue?

The Automatic Budget Postings (ABP) processor uses the checking feature
of the Budget Control System (BCS) to ensure that the header and line
item values in the budget entry document are valid.

System Response

The processor has detected an error.

How to fix this error?

Check ABP customizing values.
Verify that ABP derivation strategy values are correct.
Check BCS customizing values.
Check the customizing values and master data of the component being
processed.
Check Funds Management customizing values and derivation strategies.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_ABP013 - Previous errors were detected by the ABP processor ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_ABP013, which states "Previous errors were detected by the ABP processor," typically indicates that there are issues in the processing of an Activity-Based Pricing (ABP) document or transaction. This error is often related to the configuration or data integrity within the ABP module.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the documents being processed.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the ABP configuration can lead to processing errors.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, profit centers, or other relevant entities) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Invalid Input Data: The input data for the ABP processor may not meet the required criteria or format.
  Previous Errors: There may be other errors that occurred earlier in the process that have not been resolved, leading to this error being triggered.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Previous Errors: Review the logs or messages preceding the FMFG_ABP013 error to identify any specific issues