How To Fix FMKU089 - Total budget for address &1 in fiscal year &2 should not be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Total budget for address &1 in fiscal year &2 should not be negative

What causes this issue?

The definition of the commitment item used in the address &V1& does not
authorize you to use negative budget.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

You can either:
Enter budget leading to a positive total amount, or
Set the checkmark <LS>Negative Budget </>on the commitment item used
here.

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 FMKU089 - Total budget for address &1 in fiscal year &2 should not be negative ?

  The SAP error message FMKU089 indicates that the total budget for a specific address (usually a cost center, internal order, or project) in a given fiscal year is negative. This typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP Funds Management (FM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Budget Allocation: The budget for the specified address has been set to a negative value, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Budgeting Entries: There may be incorrect or unbalanced budget entries that lead to a negative total.
  Budget Reductions: If there have been budget reductions or adjustments that exceed the original budget, it can result in a negative total.
  Posting Errors: Incorrect postings or transactions that affect the budget can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Budget Settings: Check the budget settings for the specified address in the relevant fiscal year. Ensure that the budget is set correctly and is not negative.
  Adjust Budget Entries: If the budget is negative due to incorrect entries, adjust the budget entries to ensure that the total budget is non-negative.
  Check for Reductions: Investigate any recent budget reductions or adjustments that may have caused the total to go negative. If necessary, reverse or adjust these changes.
  Correct Posting Errors: Review recent postings to ensure that they are correct and do not inadvertently lead to a negative budget.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget settings or adjustments, consult with your finance or budgeting team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Budget) to review and manage budgets.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to budget management and error messages.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Funds Management for detailed guidance on budget management processes and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.