How To Fix AP143 - Setting the "budget distribution" indicator is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Setting the "budget distribution" indicator is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You would like to set the "budget distribution" indicator (for overall
values) for the program type.
However,
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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP143 - Setting the "budget distribution" indicator is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message AP143, which states "Setting the 'budget distribution' indicator is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budget distribution in the Public Sector or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or the data being processed related to budget distribution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The budget distribution indicator may not be configured correctly in the system settings. This could be due to missing authorizations or incorrect settings in the budget management configuration.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow the setting of the budget distribution indicator. This can be due to the nature of the document or the specific business process being followed.
  
  
  Budget Availability Control: If the budget availability control settings do not permit the distribution of the budget, this error can occur. This is often the case when the budget is already