How To Fix GMBAPI016 - Fiscal year in FM budget line item &1 outside the time slice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMBAPI - Messages for BAPI in Grants Management

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Fiscal year in FM budget line item &1 outside the time slice

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year in the Funds Management (FM) budget line item &V1& is
outside the time slice of the corresponding Grants Management (GM)
budget line item (line item &V2&).

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?

Adjust the data so that the fiscal year is within the time slice.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMBAPI016 - Fiscal year in FM budget line item &1 outside the time slice ?

  The SAP error message GMBAPI016 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year of a budget line item and the time slice defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when trying to process budget-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Mismatch: The fiscal year of the budget line item you are trying to process is not within the defined time slice for the budget. This can happen if the budget was created for a specific fiscal year, but the transaction you are trying to execute is for a different fiscal year.
  Time Slice Configuration: The time slice settings in the system may not cover the fiscal year of the budget line item. Time slices define the periods during which budget availability checks are performed.
  Incorrect Budgeting Period: The budget may have been set up incorrectly, or the transaction may be referencing an outdated or incorrect budget period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year: Verify the fiscal year of the budget line item and ensure that it matches the fiscal year of the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Review Time Slice Settings: Go to the configuration settings for Funds Management and check the time slice settings. Ensure that the time slice includes the fiscal year of the budget line item.
  Adjust Budget Period: If necessary, adjust the budget period to include the fiscal year you are working with. This may involve creating a new budget or modifying the existing one.
  Transaction Date: Ensure that the transaction date falls within the valid range of the budget line item.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to Funds Management and budget processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVC (Availability Control) to review and adjust budget settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify budget settings in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GMBAPI016 error and successfully process your budget-related transactions in SAP.