How To Fix FMFG_BLEXT003 - Federal Budgetary Ledger should only update FM during goods receipt

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_BLEXT - Message class for BL extention for US Federal Government

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Federal Budgetary Ledger should only update FM during goods receipt

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_BLEXT003 - Federal Budgetary Ledger should only update FM during goods receipt ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_BLEXT003 indicates that there is an issue with the Federal Budgetary Ledger (FBL) in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to update the FM during a transaction that is not a goods receipt, which is not allowed according to the configuration of the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is configured to allow updates to the Federal Budgetary Ledger only during specific transactions, such as goods receipts. If you attempt to perform an operation that is not a goods receipt (e.g., an invoice posting or a different type of transaction), the system will trigger this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type: Ensure that you are performing a goods receipt transaction. If you are trying to post an invoice or another type of transaction, you will need to adjust your process to ensure that the correct transaction type is being used.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that the settings align with your organization's requirements. This may involve checking the settings for the Federal Budgetary Ledger and ensuring that they are set up correctly to allow updates during the appropriate transactions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling transactions related to the Federal Budgetary Ledger. This may provide insights into the correct procedures and configurations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may be able to provide additional insights or solutions based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the transaction processes are trained on the correct procedures for handling goods receipts and other related transactions.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.