How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD238 - Budget account &1 is not enabled as a carry forward account.


PSM_S4C_FM_MD238 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

  • Message number: 238

  • Message text: Budget account &1 is not enabled as a carry forward account.

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  • What causes this issue?

    In the G/L account configuration settings, budget account &V1& is not
    enabled as a carry forward account.

    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?

    Use a budget account that is enabled as a carry forward account.
    If you want to use budget account &V1&, select the indicator <LS>Use
    Budget Account as Carry Forward Acct.</>

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD238 - Budget account &1 is not enabled as a carry forward account. ?
    The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD238 indicates that a specific budget account (denoted by &1) is not configured to allow carry forward of budget amounts from one fiscal year to the next. This is a common issue in Public Sector Management (PSM) and can occur during budget execution or when trying to carry forward budgets.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the budget account you are trying to use for carry forward does not have the necessary settings enabled in the system. In SAP, certain accounts must be explicitly marked as carry forward accounts to allow for the transfer of budget amounts across fiscal years.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the budget account in question is configured correctly. Here are the steps you can take: Check Account Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the budget account in question. Ensure that the account is set up as a carry forward

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