How To Fix AP142 - The "budget distribution" indicator is not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: The "budget distribution" indicator is not set

What causes this issue?

You would like to set the "budget distribution" indicator (for overall
values) for the newly created program position according to the program
type.
However, in the program type of the capital investment program
there is no budget profile entered or
there is a budget profile, but it does not allow overall values.

System Response

The "budget distribution" indicator cannot be set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP142 - The "budget distribution" indicator is not set ?

  The SAP error message AP142, which states "The 'budget distribution' indicator is not set," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with budgetary control in the Public Sector or in controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the system is expecting a budget distribution indicator to be set for a particular budget item or transaction, but it is not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Budget Distribution Indicator: The budget distribution indicator is not set for the budget item or the transaction you are trying to process. This could be due to configuration settings or missing data in the master records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for budget management may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the budget distribution.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type you are using may require a budget distribution indicator that has not been defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set the Budget Distribution Indicator:
  
  Navigate to the relevant budget item or transaction in SAP.
  Check the settings and ensure that the budget distribution indicator is set correctly.
  If you are unsure how to do this, consult your SAP configuration documentation or reach out to your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for budget management in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Check the settings under the relevant sections for budget distribution and ensure that all necessary indicators are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the budget items involved in the transaction. Ensure that all required fields, including the budget distribution indicator, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on budget distribution indicators and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  FMBB: Budgeting transactions
  FMX1: Create budget
  FMX2: Change budget
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to set or change budget distribution indicators.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in budget management within SAP.