How To Fix PSM_S4C_POSTINGS040 - Line item &2 requires a budget account for G/L account &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_POSTINGS -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Line item &2 requires a budget account for G/L account &1.

What causes this issue?

You are posting line item &V2& with company code &V3& (activated for
Public Sector Management). This is only possible if a budget account has
been assigned.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make sure the budget account is derived automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS040 - Line item &2 requires a budget account for G/L account &1. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS040 indicates that a line item in a financial transaction requires a budget account for a specified General Ledger (G/L) account. This error typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or when working with budgetary control in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A financial transaction is being processed that requires a budget account, but the system cannot find a valid budget account associated with the specified G/L account.
  The G/L account is configured in such a way that it requires a budget account for postings, but the necessary configuration or master data is missing.
  The budget account is not defined in the budgetary control settings for the specified G/L account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00).
  Verify that the G/L account in question is set up correctly and check if it requires a budget account.
  
  
  
  Define Budget Account:
  
  Ensure that a budget account is defined for the G/L account. This can typically be done in the budgetary control settings.
  You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for budgetary control settings) to define the budget account.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Structure:
  
  Check the budget structure and ensure that the budget account is correctly assigned to the relevant cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct budget account to use, consult with your finance or controlling team to determine the appropriate budget account for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Test the Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to reprocess the transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Budgetary Control Settings
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget Overview Reports
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to budgetary control and G/L account management for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.