Multiple FM areas for multiple company codes

[raedj_abdulbaqi]

Hi,

The client have 8 company codes all assigned to one FM area. New requirement is to have each company assigned to its own FM area so each company can have its own budget control approach. Each company will have its own master data and hierarchy.

However, client would like to have the ability to use the budget overview and budget consumption report on multiple company codes (multiple FM areas). Also, the client would like to have the ability to do budget transfers in FMBB between company codes (FM areas).

I don't believe SAP does this but maybe I am wrong or maybe there is something I am not familiar with.

Is such functionality possible?

I appreciate any thoughts on the matter.

Thank you.

[iklovski · Accepted solution]

Hi,

There is no cross-FM area reports nor the possibility of cross-FM area transfers. Also, please, keep in mind, that having separate FM areas will, most probably, require a separate Controlling area as well.

Regards,

Eli

[former_member309133]

Hello

There will be few complications if you have multiple FM area e.g. inter-company entries will not be posted.

Also as Eli said if you want integration with CO then controlling area should be defined at FM area level.

Instead you can define each company code as fund and maintain budget accordingly.

Regards,

Sangram

[raedj_abdulbaqi]

Thank you guys for the info.

The client is setup to provide budget control via commitment item master data to some extent. The tolerance derivation strategy will check the commitment item type in the master data. If it is filled, the object is exempt from budget check. There are also controls by CI and FC hierarchies.

Each affiliate of the client would like to exempt/control commitment items without affecting other affiliates/company codes. Since commitment items/funds centers/hierarchies are assigned at FM area level, we opted to create separate FM area for each company code.

However, they are all using the same controlling area and the same chart of accounts. Each company will have a different range of cost centers/funds centers.

[iklovski]

Hi,

In your scenario, I don't see split of FM areas as a good idea. You will have much more disadvantages than benefits. You can manage your budget control via derivation strategies.

Regards,

Eli