How To Fix AP073 - Error - position &1 already budgeted/planned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Error - position &1 already budgeted/planned

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete the capital investment program position &V1& and
all the positions subordinate to it. However, budget/planned values
already exist for &V1&, or for one of the subordinate positions.

System Response

Deletion/reassignment rejected.

How to fix this error?

You must first use the budgeting/ planning functions to cancel all
budget/planned value(s) on the capital investment program position &V1&
or a subordinate position. You can only reassign/delete once this
cancellation has been made.
There are several ways of doing this:
reset the original values to 0
delete the values (function <LS>Delete</> within the budgeting/
planning function)
create returns (only for budgeted values)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP073 - Error - position &1 already budgeted/planned ?

  The SAP error message AP073 ("Position &1 already budgeted/planned") typically occurs in the context of budget management and planning within SAP. This error indicates that a specific position (identified by &1) has already been assigned a budget or plan, and the system is preventing any further budget assignments or modifications to avoid duplication or conflicts.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Budget Entry: The position has already been budgeted or planned for the specified period, and the system does not allow multiple entries for the same position.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an attempt to budget a position that has already been processed in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system settings may not allow for changes to be made to positions that already have a budget assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Budgets: Review the budget entries for the position in question to confirm that it has already been budgeted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant budget management transaction (e.g., S_ALR_87013558 for budget reports).
  Modify Existing Budget: If you need to change the budget for that position, consider modifying the existing budget entry instead of trying to create a new one.
  Delete or Adjust Previous Entries: If appropriate, you may delete or adjust the previous budget entry for that position, provided you have the necessary permissions and it aligns with your organization's policies.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget entries or need to make significant changes, consult with your finance or budgeting team for guidance.
  Check Configuration: If you believe this error is occurring incorrectly, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly for budget management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget reports
  FMBB: Budgeting transactions
  FMAVCR01: Display budget consumption
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budget management that might address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management and planning to understand the processes and restrictions in place.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.