How To Fix RE181 - There are already entries for amount group &1 and FM area &2 in FY &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 181

• Message text: There are already entries for amount group &1 and FM area &2 in FY &3

What causes this issue?

The entry selected for deletion is already being used in role
definition (table FMWF_MDRUL).

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 transaction FM+1 to delete the entries if you no longer require
them.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE181 - There are already entries for amount group &1 and FM area &2 in FY &3 ?

  The SAP error message RE181 indicates that there are already existing entries for a specific amount group and funds management (FM) area in a given fiscal year. This typically occurs in the context of budget management or funds management when trying to create or modify budget entries.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create a new budget entry or modify an existing one for a specific amount group and FM area, but there are already existing entries for that combination in the specified fiscal year. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: You may be trying to enter a budget that has already been recorded.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The amount group or FM area may have been incorrectly specified.
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the system that prevent multiple entries for the same amount group and FM area in a fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE181 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Budget) to check if there are already existing entries for the specified amount group and FM area in the fiscal year.
  If you find existing entries, determine if they are correct and if they need to be modified instead of creating new ones.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Entries: 
  
  If the existing entries are correct, you may need to adjust them rather than creating new entries. Use the appropriate transaction to modify the existing budget.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry: 
  
  Ensure that you are entering the correct amount group and FM area. Double-check for any typos or incorrect selections.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration: 
  
  If you suspect that the system configuration is causing the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the settings related to budget management and amount groups.
  
  
  
  Error Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the RE181 error for additional insights or specific guidance based on your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for budget management, such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Display Budget), and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify budget entries in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RE181 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.