How To Fix 3G477 - Budget period &1 cannot be posted, was deleted from document item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Budget period &1 cannot be posted, was deleted from document item

What causes this issue?

The budget period &1 created in Funds Management is not valid or closed
and therefore cannot be posted.
No valid budget period could be derived.

System Response

The account assignment was deleted from the document line item.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G477 - Budget period &1 cannot be posted, was deleted from document item ?

  The SAP error message 3G477 indicates that a budget period has been deleted from a document item, which prevents posting to that budget period. This typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Funds Management (FM).
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Budget Period: The budget period referenced in the document item has been deleted or is no longer valid. This can happen if the budget period was closed or if there were changes made to the budget structure.
  Incorrect Document Item: The document item may be referencing a budget period that is not aligned with the current fiscal year or budget settings.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings related to budget management or fiscal year settings may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Period: Verify the budget period in question. Ensure that it is still valid and has not been deleted or closed. You can do this by checking the budget settings in the relevant module (CO or FM).
  Recreate or Adjust Budget: If the budget period has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or adjust the budget settings to include the necessary periods.
  Review Document Items: Check the document items that are causing the error. Ensure that they are correctly referencing valid budget periods.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If there have been recent changes to the configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to understand if any settings have been altered that could affect budget periods.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like FMBB for budget adjustments or FMBT for budget period maintenance) to manage and review budget periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to budget management, such as:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting - Change
  FMBT: Budget Period Maintenance
  FMAVCR01: Display Budget Availability Control
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budget management and error 3G477.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management for best practices and guidelines on managing budget periods effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.