How To Fix 3F690 - A negative overall budget for budget unit &1 is not allowed

3F690 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 690

• Message text: A negative overall budget for budget unit &1 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F690 - A negative overall budget for budget unit &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 3F690 indicates that there is a negative overall budget for a specific budget unit, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically arises in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Funds Management (FM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Budget: The primary cause of this error is that the overall budget for the specified budget unit (e.g., cost center, internal order, or project) has been set to a negative value. This can happen due to incorrect budget planning or adjustments.
  Budget Availability Control: The system is configured to prevent any transactions that would result in a negative budget, as this could lead to financial discrepancies.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of budget control settings in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Budget Settings:
  
  Check the budget settings for the specific budget unit. Ensure that the overall budget is set correctly and is not