How To Fix FMFG_ABP019 - Could not retrieve budget doc.header values for ABP (FM area &1, year &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_ABP - Automatic Budget Postings

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Could not retrieve budget doc.header values for ABP (FM area &1, year &2)

What causes this issue?

During Automatic Budget Postings (ABP), parameters for the creation of
a budget entry document could not be retrieved for FM Area &V1& and
Fiscal Year &V2&.

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
for FM Area &V1& and Fiscal Year &V2& in the configuration of Automatic
Budget Postings After Fiscal Year Change.
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_BREC>Set Up Automatic Budget Postings After Fiscal Year
Change.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_ABP019 - Could not retrieve budget doc.header values for ABP (FM area &1, year &2) ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_ABP019 indicates that the system was unable to retrieve budget document header values for the specified budget area (FM area) and year. This error typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly in the Funds Management (FM) module.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Budget Document: The budget document for the specified FM area and year may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect FM Area or Year: The FM area or year specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the budget document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in related tables.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the Funds Management module may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Budget Document: Verify if the budget document exists for the specified FM area and year. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., FMBB or FMAVCR01) to check the budget documents.
  Verify Input Parameters: Ensure that the FM area and year entered in the transaction are correct. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the budget documents. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the Funds Management data to identify any inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like FMAVCR01 or FMAVCR02.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the Funds Management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide).
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Display Budget), and FMAVCR02 (Display Budget Document).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Funds Management for detailed information on budget management processes and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.