How To Fix FO434 - Expenditures cover pool contains elements that are subject to cover

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Expenditures cover pool contains elements that are subject to cover

What causes this issue?

You want to assign expenditures cover pool &V1& to a revenues FM
account assignment or a revenues cover pool.
In the Customizing of <ls>Funds Management Government</>, you have
determined that, in your system, expenditures FM account assignments
can only use budget from either revenues increasing the budget or
unilateral or reciprocal cover eligibility.

System Response

As cover pool &V1& has elements that are subject to cover, the program
cannot process this entry.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the cover pool only has elements that are entitled to cover
or change the settings in Customizing.

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 FO434 - Expenditures cover pool contains elements that are subject to cover ?

  The SAP error message FO434 indicates that there are elements in the expenditures cover pool that are subject to cover, which means that the system has detected inconsistencies or issues with the way expenditures are being managed in relation to the cover pool.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error typically arises when there are entries in the cover pool that do not align with the expected criteria for cover. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete data entries.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cover pool may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts when trying to process expenditures.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignment: There may be missing assignments of expenditures to the cover pool, or the assignments may not meet the necessary criteria for processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Expenditure Entries: Check the entries in the expenditures cover pool to ensure that all elements are correctly entered and that there are no discrepancies.
  Check Configuration Settings: Verify the configuration settings for the cover pool in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  Correct Assignments: Make sure that all expenditures are properly assigned to the cover pool and that they meet the criteria for being covered.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing cover pools and expenditures.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the cover pool and expenditures to identify any issues that need to be resolved.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing cover pools and expenditures, such as FBL1N for vendor line items or FBL3N for G/L account line items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error FO434 that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user forums or communities where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FO434 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.