How To Fix FMMD_E049 - Budget period assignments take effect only after saving master record

FMMD_E049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMD_E - Funds Management Master Data

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Budget period assignments take effect only after saving master record

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FMMD_E049 - Details

• The SAP error message FMMD_E049 indicates that there is an issue with budget period assignments in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to make changes to budget period assignments in a master record (like a cost center, internal order, or project) but have not saved the changes yet. The system is informing you that the changes will only take effect after the master record is saved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: You have made changes to the budget period assignments but have not saved the master record.
  Incorrect Sequence of Actions: You may be trying to perform an action that requires the budget period assignments to be saved first.
  Data Consistency: The system requires that certain data be consistent and saved before proceeding with further actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Save the Master Record: Ensure that you save the master record after making changes to the budget period assignments. Look for