How To Fix FMFG_BLCORE029 - Negative posting settings for BL do not fit settings of company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_BLCORE - Message class from BL core

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Negative posting settings for BL do not fit settings of company code &1

What causes this issue?

You have activated negative postings in the general settings for the
budgetary ledger (BL), but you did not allow negative postings in the
company code.

System Response

The system cannot post the current document.

How to fix this error?

You can either deactivate the negative postings for the BL or allow
negative postings on company code level.

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_BLCORE029 - Negative posting settings for BL do not fit settings of company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_BLCORE029 indicates that there is a mismatch between the negative posting settings for the Budgetary Ledger (BL) and the settings of the company code specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of public sector accounting or budget management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the configuration for negative postings in the Budgetary Ledger does not align with the settings defined for the company code. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The company code may not be set up to allow negative postings, or the settings for negative postings in the Budgetary Ledger are not compatible with the company code's configuration.
  Incorrect Customization: Customization settings for the Budgetary Ledger or the company code may have been incorrectly defined or modified.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an attempt to post a transaction that is not allowed under the current settings, such as trying to post a negative amount when the system is not configured to allow it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Budget Control System > Settings for Budgetary Ledger > Define Negative Posting Settings.
  Ensure that the settings for negative postings are correctly configured for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Review Budgetary Ledger Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the Budgetary Ledger to ensure they are compatible with the company code settings.
  Make sure that the negative posting options are enabled if they are required for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the Budgetary Ledger and negative postings to understand the required configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), FMBB (for budget postings), and FMAVCR01 (for budget availability control).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to perform negative postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the underlying issue causing the FMFG_BLCORE029 error message.