How To Fix RE282 - No earmarked funds could be referenced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 282

• Message text: No earmarked funds could be referenced

What causes this issue?

With the settings that you have made, you can <ZH>no longer</> reference
earmarked funds when posting a purchase order or purchase requisition.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE282 - No earmarked funds could be referenced ?

  The SAP error message RE282 ("No earmarked funds could be referenced") typically occurs in the context of public sector accounting or fund management within SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find any earmarked funds that match the criteria specified in the transaction you are trying to execute. Earmarked funds are specific allocations of budget that are reserved for particular purposes.
  Causes of RE282 Error
  
  
  Missing Earmarked Funds: The earmarked funds you are trying to reference may not exist in the system for the specified budget period or fund.
  
  
  Incorrect Fund or Commitment Item: The fund or commitment item you are using may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to any earmarked funds.
  
  
  Budget Availability Control: The budget availability control settings may not allow for the referencing of earmarked funds.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used in the transaction may not be compatible with the earmarked funds.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the earmarked funds.
  
  
  Solutions to RE282 Error
  
  
  Check Earmarked Funds: Verify that the earmarked funds exist in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant fund management reports or transactions.
  
  
  Review Fund and Commitment Item: Ensure that the fund and commitment item you are using are correctly configured and that they correspond to the earmarked funds.
  
  
  Adjust Budget Availability Control: If applicable, review the budget availability control settings to ensure that they allow for the referencing of earmarked funds.
  
  
  Use Correct Document Type: Make sure you are using the correct document type that is compatible with earmarked funds.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and reference earmarked funds. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which you are encountering the error.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (for budget availability checks) or FMBB (for budget adjustments) that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  Training and Support: If you are part of an organization that uses SAP, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or attending training sessions to better understand fund management processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RE282 error and implement a solution to resolve it.