How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD245 - Indicator 'Use Budget Account as Carry Forward Acct' not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Indicator 'Use Budget Account as Carry Forward Acct' not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD245 - Indicator 'Use Budget Account as Carry Forward Acct' not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD245 with the description "Indicator 'Use Budget Account as Carry Forward Acct' not allowed" typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) and Fund Management (FM) when there is an issue with the configuration of budget accounts and carry forward settings.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issue: The budget account you are trying to use is not configured to be used as a carry forward account. This can happen if the settings in the budget account master data do not allow for carry forward functionality.
  
  
  Indicator Settings: The specific indicator for using the budget account as a carry forward account may not be activated or is incorrectly set in the system.
  
  
  Incompatibility: The budget account may not be compatible with the carry forward process due to its type or other attributes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the budget account in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the indicator for "Use Budget Account as Carry Forward Account" is activated for the relevant budget account.
  
  
  
  Review Carry Forward Settings:
  
  Navigate to the carry forward settings in the Fund Management module.
  Verify that the settings align with the requirements for the budget account you are using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to budget account configuration and carry forward processes to ensure all necessary settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Accounts:
  
  If possible, test the carry forward process with a different budget account that is known to work correctly to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (for budget account configuration) or FMX1 (for fund management settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to budget account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD245 in your SAP system.