How To Fix SAFM_GLO003 - Invalid customizing for budget chapter & (CI group &, vis.code &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_GLO - KSA FM Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid customizing for budget chapter & (CI group &, vis.code &)

What causes this issue?

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

Customizing for budget chapter &V1& is required.
The customizing entry either does not exist or the commitment item group
or visible code is empty.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make settings in
<DS:SIMG.PSM_FM_CHAPTR_SA>Map Chapters to Commitment Item Groups (new
reports)</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_GLO003 - Invalid customizing for budget chapter & (CI group &, vis.code &) ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_GLO003 typically indicates an issue with the configuration of budget chapters and commitment item (CI) groups in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module. This error arises when there is an inconsistency or invalid configuration related to budgetary control settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Customizing: The error suggests that the customizing settings for the budget chapter and commitment item group are not correctly defined or are missing.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the customizing tables that link budget chapters to commitment items.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for budgetary control may not align with the expected values in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered for budget chapters or commitment items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for budget chapters and commitment items in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the budget chapter and commitment item group are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Verify Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under:
  
  Public Sector Management > Budgeting > Budgetary Control > Define Budget Chapters and Define Commitment Items.
  
  
  Ensure that the entries for the budget chapter and commitment item group are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the budgetary control settings to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 to analyze budget reports and check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify budgetary control settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to budgetary control and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget reports
  FMAVCR01: Commitment item report
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message SAFM_GLO003 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on Public Sector Management and budgetary control to better understand the configuration and management of budget chapters and commitment items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SAFM_GLO003 error in your SAP system.