How To Fix FMHIE045 - This transaction does not support multi-level BS &1 in FM area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 045

• Message text: This transaction does not support multi-level BS &1 in FM area &2

What causes this issue?

This transaction does not support a multi-level budget structure in the
FM area. This transactions supports only a flat budget structure.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Select another budget structure which is not multi-level. If you want to
generate budget addresses with a multi-level budget structure, run
transaction <DS:TRAN.FMBSBO_HIE_MULT>FMBSBO_HIE_MULT</>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE045 - This transaction does not support multi-level BS &1 in FM area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE045 indicates that the transaction you are trying to execute does not support multi-level budget structure (BS) for the specified budget structure type and financial management (FM) area. This typically occurs in the context of budget management in SAP's Funds Management module.
  Cause:
  
  Multi-Level Budget Structure: The error arises when you attempt to use a transaction that is not designed to handle multi-level budget structures. This can happen if the budget structure is defined in a way that requires multi-level processing, but the transaction you are using only supports single-level budget structures.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Funds Management module that do not allow for multi-level budget structures for the specified FM area.
  Transaction Limitations: Certain transactions in SAP FM are inherently limited to single-level budget structures, and attempting to use them with a multi-level structure will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Compatibility: Verify if the transaction you are using is compatible with multi-level budget structures. If it is not, consider using a different transaction that supports multi-level structures.
  Review Budget Structure Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in the Funds Management module and check the settings for the budget structure. Ensure that the budget structure is correctly defined and that the transaction is set up to handle multi-level structures if needed.
  Use Alternative Transactions: If the transaction you are using does not support multi-level budget structures, look for alternative transactions that do. Consult the SAP documentation or your SAP support team for guidance on which transactions are appropriate for your needs.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. Sometimes, there are patches or updates that can resolve specific error messages or enhance functionality.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Funds Management module to understand the limitations and capabilities of different transactions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if this is impacting critical business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.