How To Fix WRF_BUDGET018 - No entry for number & in the database of actual OTB values (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_BUDGET -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No entry for number & in the database of actual OTB values (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_BUDGET018 - No entry for number & in the database of actual OTB values (&2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_BUDGET018 No entry for number & in the database of actual OTB values (&2)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Budgeting or Funds Management (FM) when the system tries to retrieve the Open-to-Budget (OTB) values for a particular budget object (e.g., commitment item, fund center, or budget version), but no corresponding entry exists in the database for the specified number(s).
  
  The placeholders & and &2 represent the specific key values (such as budget version, fund center, or commitment item) for which the OTB data is missing.
  Essentially, the system expects to find actual OTB values for the given budget object but cannot find any record in the database tables that store these values (e.g., FM table like FMIOBJ or FMIVW).
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Missing Budget Version or Budget Data:
  
  The budget version or budget data for the specified object has not been created or released yet.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency or Missing Initialization:
  
  The OTB values have not been initialized or updated for the budget object in question.
  
  
  Incorrect or Incomplete Budget Master Data:
  
  The budget object (fund center, commitment item, etc.) might not be properly maintained or linked in the system.
  
  
  Transport or System Copy Issues:
  
  Sometimes, after system copies or transports, budget data might be missing or incomplete.
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Budget Versions and Release Status:  
  
  Verify that the budget version exists and is released.
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Display Budget Versions) or FMAVCR02 (Change Budget Versions) to check the status.
  
  
  
  Initialize or Update OTB Values:  
  
  Run the program or transaction that initializes or updates the OTB values for the budget objects.
  For example, use transaction FMIO or FMIV to update actual budget data.
  Sometimes, running the FM update programs or reports (e.g., RFFMEP00) can help.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data Consistency:  
  
  Verify that the fund center, commitment item, and other related master data are correctly maintained.
  Use transactions like FM5S (Display Fund Center) or OKB9 (Maintain Commitment Item) to check.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Entries:  
  
  If entries are missing, you may need to recreate or reinitialize the budget data for the affected objects.
  This might involve re-importing budget data or manually creating entries.
  
  
  
  Check for System or Transport Issues:  
  
  If the problem appeared after a system copy or transport, verify that all relevant FM customizing and master data were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_BUDGET018 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Tables Involved:  
  
  FMIOBJ - Budget objects  
  FMIVW - Actual OTB values  
  FMIVW_B - Budget versions and OTB data
  
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  FMAVCR01 / FMAVCR02 - Budget Versions  
  FMIO / FMIV - Budget and Actual Data  
  FM5S - Fund Center Display  
  OKB9 - Commitment Item Master Data
  
  
  
  Reports / Programs:  
  
  RFFMEP00 - Update FM Actuals  
  RFFMEP01 - Recalculate OTB
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_BUDGET018 indicates missing actual OTB data for a budget object. To resolve it, ensure that the budget version and related master data exist and are released, initialize or update the OTB values, and verify data consistency. If necessary, recreate missing entries or consult SAP Notes for further guidance.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.