How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD252 - Budget consumption type &1 must not be a budget account carry forward.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Budget consumption type &1 must not be a budget account carry forward.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD252 - Budget consumption type &1 must not be a budget account carry forward. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD252 indicates that there is an issue with the budget consumption type being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error states that the budget consumption type you are trying to use must not be a budget account carry forward.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to post a transaction that involves budget consumption using a budget account that is designated for carry forward.
  The configuration of the budget consumption types does not allow for the use of carry forward accounts in the context of the transaction you are trying to execute.
  There may be a mismatch between the budget account type and the type of transaction being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Budget Consumption Type: Verify the budget consumption type you are using in your transaction. Ensure that it is not set up as a carry forward account.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for budget consumption types in your SAP system. 
  Ensure that the carry forward accounts are correctly configured and that they are not being used inappropriately in transactions that require immediate budget consumption.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Account: If you need to post a transaction that consumes the budget, ensure you are using a valid budget account that is not classified as a carry forward account.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's financial management guidelines to understand the correct usage of budget accounts and consumption types.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Management for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Budget Account Carry Forward: This refers to the practice of carrying forward unspent budget amounts from one fiscal period to the next. In SAP, specific accounts are designated for this purpose, and they have restrictions on how they can be used.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to budget consumption types and carry forward accounts.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to budget management, such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVC (Budget Control).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.