How To Fix PFM_EA_PS244 - (Line &1) Budget key not subject to monthly budget.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 244

• Message text: (Line &1) Budget key not subject to monthly budget.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS244 - (Line &1) Budget key not subject to monthly budget. ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS244 (Line &1) "Budget key not subject to monthly budget" typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budgetary control in Public Sector Management (PSM) or similar modules. This error indicates that the budget key you are trying to use is not configured to be managed on a monthly basis.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Key Configuration: The budget key you are using is not set up to allow monthly budget control. This could be due to the configuration settings in the budget management module.
  Incorrect Budget Type: The budget type associated with the budget key may not support monthly budgeting.
  Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use may not align with the monthly budget settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the budget key is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for budget keys in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for budget management and verify that the budget key is set to allow monthly budgeting.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Type:
  
  Ensure that the budget type associated with the budget key is configured to support monthly budgets.
  If necessary, create or modify a budget type that allows for monthly control.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Period:
  
  Verify that the posting period you are trying to use is valid and corresponds to the monthly budget settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year and periods are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entry for the budget key in the transaction you are using. Make sure that the correct budget key is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to budget management for additional insights on configuring budget keys and types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  FMBB: For budget entry.
  FMAVCR01: For budget availability control.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to budget management and error messages for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on budget management in SAP to better understand the configuration and usage of budget keys.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.