How To Fix FMFG_ABP020 - 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: 020

• 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 and Fiscal
Year .

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 and Fiscal Year in the configuration of Automatic Budget
Postings for Personnel Cost Savings.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOFTC_OFI2>Define Automatic Budget Postings for
Personnel Cost Savings</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_ABP020 - Could not retrieve budget doc.header values for ABP (FM area &1, year &2) ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_ABP020 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 or corruption in the budget data that prevent retrieval.
  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.
  Validate Input Parameters: Ensure that the FM area and year entered in the transaction are correct. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the budget documents. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks for the Funds Management data to identify and resolve 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 Reference IMG) under the Funds Management section.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  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.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as they can analyze system logs and perform deeper troubleshooting.