How To Fix FMRB159 - Enter a surplus budget address

FMRB159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMRB - Revenue Increasing the Budget - FM specific part

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Enter a surplus budget address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRB159 - Enter a surplus budget address ?

  The SAP error message FMRB159, which states "Enter a surplus budget address," typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and financial management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to process a transaction related to budget management (such as posting a budget or a budget adjustment) without specifying a surplus budget address. The surplus budget address is necessary for the system to identify where the surplus budget should be allocated or referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMRB159 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction and that you have filled in all required fields. Look for a field labeled "Surplus Budget Address" or similar.
  
  
  Enter the Surplus Budget Address: If the field is empty, enter the appropriate surplus budget address. This address typically refers to a specific budget or fund that has surplus funds