How To Fix FMFG_ABP014 - Budget Control System inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_ABP - Automatic Budget Postings

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Budget Control System inactive

What causes this issue?

Automatic Budget Postings cannot occur because the Budget Control System
(BCS) is inactive.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Activate BCS.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_ABP014 - Budget Control System inactive ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_ABP014 indicates that the Budget Control System (BCS) is inactive for the specified fiscal year or period. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform budget-related activities (like posting or planning) in a period where the BCS is not activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Budget Control System: The BCS is not activated for the fiscal year or period you are trying to work with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that have not been properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the BCS.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Budget Control System:
  
  Go to the transaction code FMX1 (for activating the BCS).
  Check if the BCS is activated for the relevant fiscal year and period. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the Budget Control System is correctly set up in the system. This can be done through the transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration settings for the BCS.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform budget control activities. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the Budget Control System for any additional steps or considerations that may be relevant to your specific configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMX1 (Activate BCS), FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FMFG_ABP014 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Budget Control System configuration and management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMFG_ABP014 error and ensure that the Budget Control System is properly activated for your required fiscal periods.