How To Fix GLO_FM_AE057 - Transfer betw. program &1 and &2 not allowed for doc.type &3, FM Area &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLO_FM_AE - UAE Developments - messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Transfer betw. program &1 and &2 not allowed for doc.type &3, FM Area &4

What causes this issue?

According to the settings in the
<DS:SIMG.AEFMV_CNCHDT>Define Budget Transfer Checks for Document Types
</> Customizing activity, budget transfers between different programs
are not allowed for document type &V3&. However, some of the specified
source functional areas belong to program &V1& and some of the target
functional areas belong to program &V2&.

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

System Response

The system cannot process the budget transfer.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLO_FM_AE057 - Transfer betw. program &1 and &2 not allowed for doc.type &3, FM Area &4 ?

  The SAP error message GLO_FM_AE057 indicates that there is an issue with transferring data between two programs for a specific document type and funds management area. This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there are restrictions or configurations that prevent the transfer of data between the specified programs.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type specified in the error message may not be allowed for the transfer between the two programs. This could be due to configuration settings in the system that restrict certain document types from being processed in specific ways.
  
  
  Funds Management Area Configuration: The Funds Management area (FM Area) may have specific settings that restrict the transfer of documents based on the document type or the programs involved.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being transferred, such as missing or incorrect information that violates the rules set in the configuration.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transfer for the specified document type and FM area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the document type in question. Ensure that the document type is allowed for transfers between the specified programs. This can be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the Funds Management section.
  
  
  Review FM Area Settings: Check the settings for the FM area to ensure that it allows the transfer of the specified document type. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being transferred to ensure that all required fields are populated correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting the transfer has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for budget availability control) or FMBB (for budget adjustments) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.