How To Fix GLO_FM_AE059 - Budg.cat &1, program &2: Transfer limit &3, posting amount &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLO_FM_AE - UAE Developments - messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Budg.cat &1, program &2: Transfer limit &3, posting amount &4

What causes this issue?

When you post a budget transfer, the system validates the transfer
amount against the budget of the programs and subprograms from the last
3 years, the existing transfers in the current year, and the transfer
limit. The current posting amount exceeds the transfer limit calculated
according to this rule for the specified budget category and program.
For more information about the rule for calculating the transfer limit,
see the documentation of the
<DS:SIMG.AEFMV_CNCHFM>Define Budget Transfer Checks for FM Areas</>
Customizing activity.

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

System Response

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_AE059 - Budg.cat &1, program &2: Transfer limit &3, posting amount &4 ?

  The SAP error message GLO_FM_AE059 typically relates to budget control in the context of Funds Management (FM) within SAP. This error indicates that there is a budget transfer limit that has been exceeded when trying to post a transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Budg.cat &1: This refers to the budget category that is being used in the transaction.
  program &2: This indicates the program that is generating the error.
  Transfer limit &3: This is the maximum allowable limit for the budget transfer.
  Posting amount &4: This is the amount that is being attempted to be posted, which exceeds the transfer limit.
  
  Cause
  The error occurs when:
  
  The amount being posted exceeds the predefined transfer limit for the specified budget category.
  There may be configuration settings in the Funds Management module that restrict the amount that can be transferred or posted against a particular budget category.
  The budget category may have specific rules or limits set up that are being violated by the transaction.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transfer Limit: Review the configuration settings for the budget category in question. You can do this by navigating to the Funds Management settings in SAP and checking the limits set for budget transfers.
  
  
  Adjust the Posting Amount: If the posting amount is indeed higher than the allowed limit, consider adjusting the amount to be within the permissible range.
  
  
  Modify the Budget Category Settings: If necessary, you can modify the budget category settings to increase the transfer limit, but this should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization’s policies.
  
  
  Consult with a Budget Administrator: If you are unsure about the settings or how to proceed, it may be beneficial to consult with a budget administrator or someone responsible for managing the Funds Management module in your organization.
  
  
  Review Documentation: Check SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing budget categories and transfer limits.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMX1 (Create Budget) to review or adjust budget settings.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to budget settings or to post transactions.
  Testing: After making any changes, it is advisable to test the posting again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.