How To Fix FMHIE004 - Budget structure &1 is not multi-level for FM area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Budget structure &1 is not multi-level for FM area &2

What causes this issue?

You want to use hierarchy-related function with the budget structure
&V1& in FM area &V2&; however, the budget structure &V1& is not
multi-level for FM area &V2&.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Set the budget structure &V1& as multi-level in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_V_FMBS_BS>Create Budget Structure</>.
Define account assignment element roles for budget structure &V1& in the
IMG activity <DS:SIMG.PSM_VC_FMHIESETTINGS>Define Hierarchy Settings for
FMAA Elements</>.

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 FMHIE004 - Budget structure &1 is not multi-level for FM area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE004 indicates that there is an issue with the budget structure in the context of Funds Management (FM). Specifically, it means that the budget structure you are trying to use is not set up as a multi-level structure for the specified FM area. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Budget Structure Configuration: The budget structure defined in the system is not configured to support multi-level budgeting. This could be due to incorrect settings in the configuration of the budget structure.
  FM Area Settings: The FM area specified in the error message may not have a corresponding multi-level budget structure assigned to it.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where a budget structure is being referenced that does not exist or is not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Funds Management in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Budget Control System > Define Budget Structures.
  Verify that the budget structure you are trying to use is indeed set up as a multi-level structure.
  
  
  
  Assign Multi-Level Budget Structure:
  
  If the budget structure is not multi-level, you may need to create a new budget structure or modify the existing one to support multi-level budgeting.
  Ensure that the correct budget structure is assigned to the FM area in question.
  
  
  
  Review FM Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the FM area to ensure that it is correctly configured to use the intended budget structure.
  You can do this by navigating to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Master Data > FM Area and reviewing the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management and budget structures for additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the budget structure functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), FMAVCR01 (for budget availability control), and FMBB (for budget adjustments).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify budget structures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.