How To Fix FQ385 - Budget period can only be used in combination with a fund

FQ385 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Budget period can only be used in combination with a fund

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ385 - Budget period can only be used in combination with a fund ?

  The SAP error message FQ385, which states "Budget period can only be used in combination with a fund," typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly in Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) modules. This error indicates that the system is expecting a fund to be associated with the budget period you are trying to use, but it is not present.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fund Assignment: The budget period you are trying to use is not linked to a specific fund. In SAP, budget periods are often tied to funds to ensure that expenditures are tracked against specific funding sources.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Funds Management module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not be compatible with the budget period and fund combination.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a