How To Fix FMPEP036 - There is no existing or new budgeting data to check or save in database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPEP - Use for the Mulitple Budget Entry Transaction in BCS

• Message number: 036

• Message text: There is no existing or new budgeting data to check or save in database

What causes this issue?

If you are working with a layout defined with
<DS:DE.FMPEP_ADDITIVE>additive mode</> set to OFF, the program compares
the budget values entered by you with the current database budget.

System Response

In the current case, the amounts are equal, so no budgeting data is
posted.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPEP036 - There is no existing or new budgeting data to check or save in database ?

  The SAP error message FMPEP036 indicates that there is no existing or new budgeting data available to check or save in the database. This error typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when working with Funds Management (FM) or related modules.
  Causes:
  
  No Budget Data Exists: The most common cause is that there is no budget data created for the specified fiscal year, period, or cost center.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve budget data may be incorrect, leading to no data being found.
  Data Deletion: Budget data may have been deleted or not yet created for the relevant period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate budget data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Funds Management module that prevent the system from recognizing existing budget data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Budget Data: Verify that budget data exists for the relevant fiscal year and period. You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., FMBB, FMAVCR01) to view budget data.
  Create Budget Data: If no budget data exists, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., FMBB for budget entry).
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in your transaction are correct and that you are looking in the right context (e.g., correct cost center, fund, etc.).
  Authorization Check: Confirm that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify budget data. You may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or Funds Management configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle budget data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control), and FMF1 (Budget Transfer).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Funds Management for best practices on budget creation and management.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.