How To Fix FO244 - Text variable &1 not permitted for budget memo type 01,02,03,04,05

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Text variable &1 not permitted for budget memo type 01,02,03,04,05

What causes this issue?

You want to use the text variable &V1& in the long text of a
<DS:DE.FM_HVMTNR>budget memo</> for revenues increasing the budget (
<DS:DE.FM_HVMART>budget memo type</> 01, 02, 03, 04, 05)
However, this text variable is not permitted for these budget memo types
.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can see which text variables you can use
<DS:DE.FMTX_HVM_CVU_TEXT_VAR>here</>.
If you have entered one of these text variables, check that this text
variable was not excluded by an implementation of the Business Add-In
(BAdI) <DS:SIMG.FMTX_HVM>Edit Text Variables in Budget Memos</>.
If you want to use a text variable that is not in the standard system,
read the documentation on the BAdI <DS:SIMG.FMTX_HVM>Edit Text Variables
in Budget Memos</>
If you do not want to use a text variable, but want to use the character
"&", the character "&" must be followed by a blank character.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO244 - Text variable &1 not permitted for budget memo type 01,02,03,04,05 ?

  The SAP error message FO244 indicates that there is an issue with the use of a text variable in a budget memo type (01, 02, 03, 04, 05) in the context of financial operations, particularly in Asset Accounting (FI-AA). This error typically arises when you attempt to use a text variable that is not allowed for the specified budget memo type.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incompatible Text Variable: The text variable you are trying to use is not permitted for the specified budget memo type. Each budget memo type has specific rules regarding which text variables can be used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain text variables for specific budget memo types.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a text variable that is not valid for the transaction being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FO244 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Text Variable: Verify the text variable you are trying to use. Ensure that it is compatible with the budget memo type you are working with. You can refer to the documentation or configuration settings to see which text variables are allowed for each budget memo type.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for budget memo types in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that the text variables are correctly defined and that there are no restrictions that would prevent their use.
  
  
  Use Allowed Text Variables: If the text variable you are trying to use is not permitted, replace it with one that is allowed for the specific budget memo type.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on budget memo types and the associated text variables.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Budget Memo Types: These are specific types of budget memos used in financial transactions. Each type may have different rules and configurations.
  Text Variables: These are placeholders used in SAP to represent dynamic text in financial documents. They must be compatible with the context in which they are used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling text variables in budget memos.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FO244 error and implement a suitable solution.