How To Fix FO871 - Cannot convert table FMCDRBE for revenues increasing the budget

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Cannot convert table FMCDRBE for revenues increasing the budget

What causes this issue?

You want to convert table FMCDRBE (assignments), which is specific to
<ZH>Canadian Government</> customers, into standard table FMUDREL using
program RFMXPRX1. However, this is not possible, as an error has
occurred.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your SAP consultant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO871 - Cannot convert table FMCDRBE for revenues increasing the budget ?

  The SAP error message FO871, which states "Cannot convert table FMCDRBE for revenues increasing the budget," typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial accounting within SAP. This error is related to the Funds Management (FM) module, particularly when there are issues with budget availability or the conversion of budget data.
  Causes:
  
  Budget Availability: The error may arise if there is insufficient budget available for the revenue increase you are trying to process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Funds Management settings, particularly related to the budget structure or the way revenues are being handled.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data in the FMCDRBE table, which is used for budget data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the budget increase.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any changes to the budget.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Budget Availability: Verify that there is sufficient budget available for the revenue increase. You can do this by checking the budget reports in the FM module.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for Funds Management are correct. This includes checking the budget structure and ensuring that revenue accounts are properly set up.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the FMCDRBE table to identify any inconsistencies or errors in the data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the budget increase. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Open Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it or wait until the next period.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) and FMBB (Budgeting) to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Funds Management and budget processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FO871 error and implement a solution to resolve it.