How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD262 - Indicator 'Use Budget Account as Carry Forward Acct' cannot be removed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Indicator 'Use Budget Account as Carry Forward Acct' cannot be removed.

What causes this issue?

Other budget accounts already refer to budget account &V1& as a carry
forward account. You cannot therefore deselect the indicator <LS>Use
Budget Account as Carry Forward Acct</>.

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?

Remove all the references first, and then deselect the indicator <LS>Use
Budget Account as Carry Forward Acct</> from this budget account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD262 - Indicator 'Use Budget Account as Carry Forward Acct' cannot be removed. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD262 with the description "Indicator 'Use Budget Account as Carry Forward Acct' cannot be removed" typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) and specifically relates to budget management in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to remove the indicator that designates a budget account to be used as a carry-forward account, but the system does not allow this action due to certain conditions. The most common reasons include:
  
  Existing Transactions: There may be existing transactions or postings that reference the budget account, preventing changes to its configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The account may be configured in a way that does not allow the removal of the carry-forward indicator.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the budget account settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Transactions:
  
  Review any existing transactions or postings that may be linked to the budget account. If there are open commitments or actuals, you may need to clear these before making changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the budget account in the SAP system. Ensure that the account is not locked or restricted from changes.
  Check the settings in the relevant configuration path (e.g., SPRO) under Public Sector Management > Budget Control System > Budgeting > Define Budget Accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to budget account management and carry-forward settings. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites for changing these indicators.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify budget account settings. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to budget management, such as:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting
  FMX1: Create Budget
  FMX2: Change Budget
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on budget management in SAP PSM to better understand the implications of carry-forward accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.