How To Fix FMUP012 - Payment &1/&2/&3 canot be posted in the budgetary ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMUP - Update in Funds Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Payment &1/&2/&3 canot be posted in the budgetary ledger

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMUP012 - Payment &1/&2/&3 canot be posted in the budgetary ledger ?

  The SAP error message FMUP012 indicates that a payment cannot be posted in the budgetary ledger. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) within SAP, where budgetary controls are enforced.
  Cause:
  The error message FMUP012 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Insufficient Budget: The budget for the specified commitment item or fund center may not be sufficient to cover the payment being processed.
  Budget Availability Control: The budget availability control settings may be configured to prevent postings that exceed the available budget.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the payment may not be allowed for budgetary postings.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction type being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Funds Management settings that prevent the posting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMUP012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Availability:
  
  Verify the budget for the relevant fund center and commitment item. Ensure that there is sufficient budget available to cover the payment.
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to check the budget status.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used for the payment is configured correctly for budgetary postings. Check the settings in the configuration for Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the transaction. If it is closed, you may need to open it or post the transaction in an open period.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings for budgetary controls and availability checks.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your finance or SAP support team. They may have additional insights or access to configuration settings that can help resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control), FMBB (Budgeting), and FMBT (Budget Transfer).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FMUP012 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Funds Management and Budgetary Control for a deeper understanding of how these processes work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMUP012 error and implement a solution to allow the payment to be posted in the budgetary ledger.