How To Fix FMHIE046 - Combination of FM area &1 and fiscal year &2 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Combination of FM area &1 and fiscal year &2 not allowed

What causes this issue?

The combination of FM area &v1& and fiscal year &v2& is not allowed in
this transaction. This transaction does not support multi-level posting
addresses.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the combination of FM area &v1& and fiscal year &v2&
, run the new transaction <DS><DS:TRAN.FMBSPO_HIE_MULT>FMBSPO_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 FMHIE046 - Combination of FM area &1 and fiscal year &2 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE046 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the Funds Management (FM) area and the fiscal year you are trying to use in your transaction. This error typically arises when the specified FM area and fiscal year do not have a valid configuration or are not allowed to be used together in the context of the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The FM area and fiscal year combination may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the Funds Management configuration.
  Closed Fiscal Year: The fiscal year you are trying to use may be closed or not open for posting in the Funds Management module.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong FM area or fiscal year.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified FM area or fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Funds Management configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant settings for the FM area and fiscal year.
  Ensure that the combination of FM area and fiscal year is allowed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Open Fiscal Year:
  
  Check if the fiscal year is open for posting. You can do this by navigating to the fiscal year settings in the Funds Management module.
  If the fiscal year is closed, you may need to open it for posting or use a different fiscal year that is open.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the values you have entered for the FM area and fiscal year in your transaction.
  Ensure that you are using the correct codes and that there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified FM area and fiscal year.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional insights related to the error message and its resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for budget control) or FMBB (for budget adjustments) to check the status of the FM area and fiscal year.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.