How To Fix FMPP213 - Former Budgeting text &1 is inconsistent ( BPTX-TDNAME is empty )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPP - Planning processor

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Former Budgeting text &1 is inconsistent ( BPTX-TDNAME is empty )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPP213 - Former Budgeting text &1 is inconsistent ( BPTX-TDNAME is empty ) ?

  The SAP error message FMPP213 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the budgeting data, specifically that the former budgeting text (BPTX-TDNAME) is empty. This typically occurs in the context of budget management and can affect the processing of budget-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Data: The budgeting text (BPTX-TDNAME) is not populated in the system for a specific budget entry. This can happen if the budget was created or modified without the necessary text information.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or from an older version of SAP, there may be inconsistencies in the data structure, leading to missing fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the budgeting module that are not set up correctly, leading to missing or inconsistent data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMPP213 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budgeting Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant budgeting transaction (e.g., transaction code FMBB for budget entry) and check the entries for the budget in question.
  Ensure that the budgeting text (BPTX-TDNAME) is filled in for all relevant entries.
  
  
  
  Update Missing Text:
  
  If you find that the text is missing, you can update the budget entry to include the necessary text. This can usually be done in the same transaction where you checked the entries.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for budgeting data. This can often be done using transaction codes like FMAVCR01 or FMAVCR02, which can help identify and correct inconsistencies in budget data.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Processes:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary fields were populated correctly. You may need to re-import or correct the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to budgeting and the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may have specific notes or patches that can help resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Budget Consistency Check), and others related to budget management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to budgeting errors and inconsistencies, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and edit budgeting entries, as lack of permissions can sometimes lead to issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the FMPP213 error in SAP.