How To Fix FMPP212 - Smartform &1 is inconsistent with budget text for FM area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPP - Planning processor

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Smartform &1 is inconsistent with budget text for FM area &2

What causes this issue?

You cannot print your budget text because the Smartform name &V1&
defined in the Customizing of budget texts for your FM area &V2& is
inconsistent with the form interface or does not exist.

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?

Access the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.FMBCS_V_FMBUDTX_KEY1>Assign
Forms for FM Budget Texts</> and define a new form or leave it blank
(this is only valid for form type <ZH><ZK>Smartform</></>).
If you define your own form, use the SAP smartform "FMBUDGET_TEXT" as a
template and check that all importing parameters are correct for your
new Smartfom.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPP212 - Smartform &1 is inconsistent with budget text for FM area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMPP212 indicates that there is an inconsistency between a Smart Form and the budget text for a specific Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the configuration or data related to the Smart Form and the budgetary control settings in the FM area.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The Smart Form may reference budget texts or data that do not match the current configuration or data in the FM area.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the budget texts or the FM area settings, the Smart Form may not have been updated accordingly.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignments: The Smart Form may not be correctly assigned to the relevant FM area or budget texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Smart Form Configuration: Review the Smart Form configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the appropriate budget texts for the specified FM area.
  Update Budget Texts: Ensure that the budget texts in the FM area are correctly defined and match the expectations of the Smart Form.
  Reassign Smart Form: If necessary, reassign the Smart Form to the correct FM area or update its references to the budget texts.
  Test Changes: After making any changes, test the Smart Form to ensure that it now processes correctly without generating the error.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to Smart Forms and Funds Management for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SMARTFORMS (to access Smart Forms) or FMBB (to manage budget data) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to Smart Forms and FM area settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP Funds Management and Smart Forms.