How To Fix GENFM_EXTBRULE013 - Budget Rules, &1: Commitment item &2 cannot be sender and receiver.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GENFM_EXTBRULE - Message Class for Extended Budget Rule Implementation

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Budget Rules, &1: Commitment item &2 cannot be sender and receiver.

What causes this issue?

For the FM Area, Fiscal Year, Budget Category and Functional Area
specified in the document, the Commitment Item &V2& is both in the
Senders and Receivers list.

System Response

The system does not allow the document to be posted and displays an
error message.

How to fix this error?

In order to be able to post the document you can:
Remove the Commitment Item from the Senders or from the Receivers List
Pre-post the document with a Document Type that will run a Workflow for
approval in <DS:SIMG.PSM_FM_EBR_BYPASS>Define Workflow Bypass</>

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

A user with the appropriate permissions can also:
Change/Deactivate the validation in
<DS:SIMG.PSM_FM_EBR_ACTVAL2>Activate Validation</>
Create an exception for this Commitment Item in
<DS:SIMG.PSM_FM_EBR_DEFEXC>Define Exceptions</> and link the Exception
ID in <DS:SIMG.PSM_FM_EBR_ACTVAL2>Activate Validation</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GENFM_EXTBRULE013 - Budget Rules, &1: Commitment item &2 cannot be sender and receiver. ?

  The SAP error message GENFM_EXTBRULE013 typically occurs in the context of budget control and financial management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the commitment item being used in a transaction, specifically that the commitment item cannot be both a sender and a receiver in the context of budget rules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A commitment item is defined in such a way that it is being used incorrectly in a transaction, where it is expected to act as both a sender (the source of funds) and a receiver (the destination of funds).
  The configuration of budget rules does not allow for the same commitment item to be used in both roles simultaneously.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the budget control settings or the budget rules that govern how funds are allocated and tracked.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Budget Rules: Check the configuration of the budget rules in the SAP system. Ensure that the commitment items are correctly defined and that they are not set to act as both sender and receiver.
  
  
  Adjust Commitment Items: If a commitment item is incorrectly set up, you may need to adjust its configuration. This could involve changing the settings in the commitment item master data or the budget control settings.
  
  
  Transaction Review: Review the specific transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the commitment items used in the transaction are appropriate and do not conflict with the budget rules.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on budget rules and commitment items. This can provide insights into how to properly configure these elements.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the budget control functions as expected.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Commitment Items: These are used in budget management to track specific types of expenditures or revenues. They must be configured correctly to ensure proper budget control.
  Budget Control: This is a critical aspect of financial management in SAP, ensuring that expenditures do not exceed allocated budgets.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on budget rule configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.