How To Fix FMKU020 - Budgetary ledger is not active in FM area &1, do not enter a posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Budgetary ledger is not active in FM area &1, do not enter a posting date

What causes this issue?

You have entered a posting date. However, this is not permitted as the
budgetary ledger (BL) has not been activated in Customizing for FM area
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System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Do not enter a posting date.

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 FMKU020 - Budgetary ledger is not active in FM area &1, do not enter a posting date ?

  The SAP error message FMKU020 indicates that the budgetary ledger is not active for the specified Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction that requires budgetary control, but the system is not set up to manage budgets for that particular FM area.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Budgetary Ledger: The budgetary ledger for the specified FM area is not activated. This means that the system does not track budget consumption or enforce budgetary controls for that area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Funds Management module may not be properly set up, leading to the budgetary ledger being inactive.
  Posting Date Issues: The error message also suggests that a posting date should not be entered, which may indicate that the system is expecting a specific type of transaction that does not require a posting date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Budgetary Ledger:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Funds Management.
  Navigate to the relevant FM area and check the settings for the budgetary ledger.
  Activate the budgetary ledger for the specified FM area if it is not already active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Funds Management area is correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that all necessary settings related to budgetary control are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Date:
  
  If the transaction you are trying to post does not require a posting date, ensure that you are following the correct procedure for that type of transaction.
  If a posting date is required, check if you are using the correct transaction type that allows for a posting date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Funds Management and budgetary control for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMX1 (Create Budget) or FMX2 (Change Budget) to manage budgets in the FM area.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for Funds Management can typically be found under SPRO -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Budget Control System -> Activate Budgetary Ledger.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the Funds Management configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMKU020 error and successfully manage budgetary postings in your SAP system.