How To Fix 3F770 - Budget type group &1 and/or budget type &2 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 770

• Message text: Budget type group &1 and/or budget type &2 not allowed

What causes this issue?

According to the customizing settings, only certain budget types are
allowed. You are trying to create a budget unit whose budget type &V2&
is not allowed for budget type group &V1&.

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?

Either choose another budget type or maintain the budget type &V2& for
the budget type group &V1& in customizing.
If necessary, contact your system administrator, so that he/she can
make the changes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F770 - Budget type group &1 and/or budget type &2 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 3F770 indicates that there is an issue with the budget type group and/or budget type in the context of budget control. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that involves budgetary control, and the specified budget type or budget type group is not allowed for the operation you are attempting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Budget Type/Group: The budget type or budget type group you are trying to use is not configured correctly in the system or is not allowed for the specific transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The budget types may not be assigned to the relevant budget type group in the configuration settings.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on which budget types can be used.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified budget type or group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management or Controlling (depending on your module) and check the settings for budget types and budget type groups.
  Ensure that the budget type you are trying to use is assigned to the correct budget type group.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Verify if the transaction type you are using allows the specified budget type. You may need to consult the documentation or configuration settings for the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the budget type and budget type group. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to budget control to understand the allowed budget types and groups for your specific scenario.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for budget types) or OBY7 (for budget type groups) to check and modify the settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in budget control.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.