How To Fix GTR_FI044 - Split year active: Item &1 has to be sent as budget request item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTR_FI - Grantor Fi Integration

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Split year active: Item &1 has to be sent as budget request item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTR_FI044 - Split year active: Item &1 has to be sent as budget request item ?

  The SAP error message GTR_FI044 indicates that there is an issue related to budget requests in the context of split year accounting. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a financial document that involves budget items, and the system requires that certain items be treated as budget request items due to the split year configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Split Year Configuration: The error usually occurs when the fiscal year is split, meaning that the budget is divided across two fiscal years. This is common in scenarios where budget planning spans multiple years.
  Item Type: The specific item (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not being recognized as a budget request item, which is necessary for processing in the context of split year accounting.
  Budget Availability: There may be issues with budget availability or the way the budget is structured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Configuration: Ensure that the item in question is correctly configured as a budget request item. This may involve checking the item category or the settings in the budget management configuration.
  Review Budget Settings: Verify the budget settings in the system to ensure that they are correctly set up for split year processing. This includes checking the fiscal year variant and the budget structure.
  Adjust Document: If the document you are trying to process is not correctly set up, you may need to adjust it to ensure that it aligns with the requirements for budget requests.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidance on handling split year accounting and budget requests.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like FMBB for budget adjustments) to review and correct budget entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to GTR_FI044 for additional insights or patches that may address this issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in budget management are trained on the implications of split year accounting and how to handle budget requests in SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the item is treated correctly within the budget framework, you should be able to resolve the GTR_FI044 error.