How To Fix FO359 - Enter the surplus FM account assignment in full

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Enter the surplus FM account assignment in full

What causes this issue?

You have activated a budget category (payment budget or commitment
budget) and there is no surplus account assignment for it. This is
required for distribution rules in the revenues increasing the budget.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

You have two options:
(1) Either you define a suitable surplus account assignment in the
Customizing area. This option is available in the settings for
distribution procedure 1 and distribution procedure 2.
(2) Or you specify a surplus account assignment for each individual
distribution rule. This option is available in individual maintenance
(transaction FMIA).

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO359 - Enter the surplus FM account assignment in full ?

  The SAP error message FO359 "Enter the surplus FM account assignment in full" typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) when there is an issue with the account assignment for a financial transaction. This error indicates that the system requires a complete account assignment for the surplus funds management.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Account Assignment: The error usually arises when the account assignment for a financial transaction is not fully specified. This could mean that certain required fields are missing or not filled out correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the FM module that require specific fields to be filled out for surplus account assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently left out necessary information when entering data into the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Assignment: Review the transaction that triggered the error and ensure that all required fields for the surplus FM account assignment are filled out completely. This includes checking for any missing values in fields such as Fund, Commitment Item, and other relevant account assignment fields.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings related to FM account assignments to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing documentation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the required fields for surplus FM account assignments.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing additional training on how to properly enter account assignments in the FM module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to FM, such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMME (Manage FM Documents).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide insights into specific bugs or configuration recommendations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the account assignments and configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are filled out and that the configuration is correct, you should be able to resolve the FO359 error message.