How To Fix FMMD_E030 - Budget period & is being used in fund assignments(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMD_E - Funds Management Master Data

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Budget period & is being used in fund assignments(s)

What causes this issue?

Budget Period cannot be deleted because it is used in fund assignments
and an activity might have already been posted against it.

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?

Use the <DS><DS:TRAN.FM5U>Change Fund transaction</></> to try to delete
all assignment(s) of this budget period to funds first. If there was
already an activity posted against this budget period in combination
with a fund then deletion of the assignment and the budget period will
not be possible. In this case to prevent future postings mark the
Fund/Budget period assignment(s) with the Budget Period as inactive.
Execute <DS><DS:TRAN.FMBPD_LIST>Budget Period master data report</>
</>to identify all existing budget periods assignments to funds.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMD_E030 - Budget period & is being used in fund assignments(s) ?

  The SAP error message FMMD_E030 indicates that a budget period is being used in fund assignments, which typically means that there is an issue with the budget availability control in the Funds Management (FM) module. This error usually arises when you attempt to post a transaction that requires a budget, but the budget period is either closed or not available for the specified fund assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Budget Period: The budget period you are trying to use has been closed, meaning no further postings can be made against it.
  Incorrect Fund Assignment: The fund assignment you are using may not be valid for the budget period in question.
  Budget Availability Control Settings: The settings for budget availability control may not allow postings for the specified period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the Funds Management module that prevent the budget from being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Period Status: Verify if the budget period is open. You can do this by navigating to the Funds Management transaction (e.g., FMBB) and checking the status of the budget period.
  Adjust Fund Assignments: Ensure that the fund assignments you are using are valid for the budget period. You may need to change the fund assignment or use a different budget period.
  Reopen Budget Period: If necessary, you can reopen the budget period if it is closed, but this should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization's policies.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for budget availability control in the Funds Management module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget periods or fund assignments, consult with your finance or budgeting team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Availability Control), and FMF1 (Fund Assignment).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Funds Management and budget availability control for more detailed information on how to manage budgets and fund assignments.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to access and modify budget periods and fund assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMMD_E030 error and successfully manage your budget postings in SAP.