How To Fix FMMA009 - &1 is not multi-annual: posting to future years is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMA - Multi-annual budgeting

• Message number: 009

• Message text: &1 is not multi-annual: posting to future years is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMA009 - &1 is not multi-annual: posting to future years is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FMMA009 indicates that you are trying to post a transaction to a future fiscal year that is not set up as multi-annual in the Funds Management (FM) module. This typically occurs when you attempt to make a posting that is intended for a future year, but the system does not allow it because the fiscal year is not configured to support multi-annual postings.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Multi-Annual Configuration: The fiscal year you are trying to post to is not configured to allow multi-annual postings. This means that the system is set up to only allow postings for the current fiscal year.
  Posting Date: The posting date you are using falls into a future fiscal year that is not enabled for multi-annual transactions.
  Funds Management Settings: The settings in the Funds Management module may not allow for future year postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check the fiscal year variant settings. Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to post to is set up to allow multi-annual postings.
  You can do this by navigating to SPRO > Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Master Data > Define Fiscal Year Variant and checking the settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting is not urgent, consider changing the posting date to the current fiscal year or a year that is configured for multi-annual postings.
  
  
  
  Enable Multi-Annual Posting:
  
  If you need to post to future years regularly, consider enabling multi-annual posting for the relevant fiscal years. This may involve adjusting the configuration settings in the Funds Management module.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or Functional Consultant. They can provide guidance on the implications of changing fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB29 (to configure fiscal year variants) or FMX1 (to manage funds management documents) depending on your specific needs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring fiscal years and understanding Funds Management settings.
  Testing: After making any changes, ensure to test the posting in a development or quality environment before applying it to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMMA009 error and successfully post your transactions.