How To Fix FMHIE212 - Reduce Distribution not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Reduce Distribution not allowed

What causes this issue?

Reduce distribution is not allowed for one of the following reasons:
Reduce distribution sender or reduce distribution receiver addresses are
not in the multi-level budget structure hierarchy.
Reduce distribution sender and reduce distribution receiver addresses do
not belong to the same hierarchy ID.
Reduce distribution sender is not inferior to the reduce distribution
receiver in the same hierarchy branch.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter other budget addresses to make sure that reduce distribution
sender and reduce distribution receiver are in the same hierarchy branch
and the sender is inferior to the receiver.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE212 - Reduce Distribution not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE212 "Reduce Distribution not allowed" typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when you are trying to reduce the distribution of a budget or funds that have already been allocated. This error indicates that the system does not allow you to decrease the distribution amount for certain budgetary transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Budget Already Committed: The budget you are trying to reduce may already have commitments or actuals against it, which prevents further reductions.
  Distribution Rules: The distribution rules set up in the system may not allow for reductions once certain conditions are met.
  Status of the Budget: The budget may be in a status that does not permit reductions, such as being locked or finalized.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the Funds Management module that restrict reductions under certain circumstances.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Commitments: Review any commitments or actuals that are associated with the budget. If there are existing commitments, you may need to adjust or reverse them before you can reduce the distribution.
  Review Distribution Rules: Check the distribution rules in the system to see if they allow for reductions. You may need to modify these rules if they are too restrictive.
  Change Budget Status: If the budget is locked or finalized, you may need to change its status to allow for modifications. This may require specific authorizations.
  Consult Configuration: Work with your SAP configuration team to review the settings in the Funds Management module. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow for reductions in specific scenarios.
  Use Alternative Transactions: If reducing the distribution is not possible, consider using alternative transactions to manage the budget, such as reallocating funds or creating new budget entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the Funds Management module, such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Actual/Commitment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Funds Management and budget distribution for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Funds Management module for further assistance.