How To Fix FMUP005 - Different settings for budget in FM area &1 and &2

FMUP005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMUP - Update in Funds Management

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Different settings for budget in FM area &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMUP005 - Different settings for budget in FM area &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMUP005 indicates that there are different settings for the budget in two different Fund Management (FM) areas. This typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the budget configuration between two FM areas, which can lead to issues when trying to process budget-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Different Budget Types: The budget types configured in the two FM areas are not aligned.
  Different Budget Control Settings: The budget control settings (like availability control) differ between the two FM areas.
  Inconsistent Budget Versions: The budget versions or planning versions may not match.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be discrepancies in the configuration of budget settings, such as budget limits, release strategies, or other related parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMUP005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for both FM areas involved. You can do this via the SPRO transaction code.
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Budget