How To Fix FO134 - No collective expenditure exists for FM area & and fiscal year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 134

• Message text: No collective expenditure exists for FM area & and fiscal year &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO134 - No collective expenditure exists for FM area & and fiscal year & ?

  The SAP error message FO134 ("No collective expenditure exists for FM area & and fiscal year &") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when trying to process a transaction that requires collective expenditure data, but such data is not available for the specified fiscal year and FM area.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that there are no collective expenditure records available for the specified FM area and fiscal year. This could happen if:
  
  No expenditures have been posted for that FM area and fiscal year.
  The data has not been properly updated or transferred from another system.
  The fiscal year has not been opened for posting.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the Funds Management module that prevent the system from recognizing or processing collective expenditures.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the collective expenditure data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Verify if any collective expenditure has been posted for the specified FM area and fiscal year. You can do this by checking the relevant reports in the Funds Management module.
  If no data exists, you may need to post the necessary expenditures.
  
  
  
  Open the Fiscal Year:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year is open for posting. You can check this in the configuration settings for the fiscal year in the Funds Management module.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the Funds Management area to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for collective expenditure.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process collective expenditure data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the error and potential fixes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FMX1 (Create Collective Expenditure) or FMX2 (Change Collective Expenditure) to manage collective expenditures.
  Reports: Use reports such as S_ALR_87012357 (Collective Expenditure Report) to analyze existing expenditures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FO134 error and implement a solution.