How To Fix AP144 - Overall values are not permitted - budget distribution not possible

AP144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Overall values are not permitted - budget distribution not possible

What causes this issue?

You would like to carry out budget distribution for overall values.
However,
there is no budget profile entered for the capital investment program,
or
there is a budget profile, but it does not allow overall values.

System Response

The function cannot be carried out.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP144 - Overall values are not permitted - budget distribution not possible ?

  The SAP error message AP144 ("Overall values are not permitted - budget distribution not possible") typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budget distribution in the Public Sector or Project Systems modules. This error indicates that the system has encountered an issue with the overall budget values that are being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overall Budget Values: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to distribute budget values that are not allowed. This can happen if the budget is defined at a higher level (overall) and the system does not permit distribution to lower-level items or cost centers.
  Budget Configuration: The configuration settings for budget management may not allow for the distribution of overall budget values.
  Incorrect Budget Structure: The budget structure may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how budget values are allocated or distributed.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the