How To Fix AP124 - When budget categories are used, budget distribution is not possible

AP124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 124

• Message text: When budget categories are used, budget distribution is not possible

What causes this issue?

You set the "budget catgories" indicator.
In the program type &V1& of the investment program, however, the
indicator for "budget distribution" is also active. This means that
the "budget distribution" indicator is set as a default in the
program position.

System Response

This default is not accepted, since it is not possible to use budget
distribution when you are using budget categories at the same time.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of your program type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP124 - When budget categories are used, budget distribution is not possible ?

  The SAP error message AP124 ("When budget categories are used, budget distribution is not possible") typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budget categories in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module or similar budgeting functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to distribute a budget across different budget categories, but the system is configured in a way that does not allow for such distribution. The main reasons for this error include:
  
  
  Budget Category Configuration: The budget categories may be set up in a way that does not permit distribution. This could be due to settings in the budget configuration that restrict how budgets can be allocated or distributed.
  
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not support budget distribution when budget categories are involved.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform budget distribution operations.
  
  
  System Settings: There may be