How To Fix FMHIE209 - Only one budget category can be used for distribution process

FMHIE209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Only one budget category can be used for distribution process

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FMHIE209 - Details

• The SAP error message FMHIE209, which states "Only one budget category can be used for distribution process," typically occurs in the context of budget distribution in SAP's Funds Management (FM) module. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple budget categories being used in a distribution process where only one is allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Budget Categories: The primary cause of this error is that the distribution process is attempting to use more than one budget category. In SAP FM, certain processes, such as budget distribution, require that only one budget category be used to ensure consistency and accuracy in budget management.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the budget distribution process that allow for multiple budget categories, which can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of budget categories during the distribution process can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Categories: Review the budget categories being used