How To Fix AP145 - Budget category &2 for program type &1 is not used in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Budget category &2 for program type &1 is not used in Customizing

What causes this issue?

Budget category &V2& (program type &V1&) is used in the assignment of
actual values.

System Response

The system cannot delete budget category &V2& (program type &V1&).

How to fix this error?

First delete all entries of budget category &V2& (program type &V1&) in
the assignment of actual values ("Assign actual values") in Investment
Management Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP145 - Budget category &2 for program type &1 is not used in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message AP145 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to budget categories and program types in the system. Specifically, it means that the budget category you are trying to use for a specific program type has not been defined in the Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The budget category and program type combination has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The budget category may be incorrectly assigned or not assigned at all to the program type in the Customizing settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when trying to use the budget category in a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AP145 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management -> Budget Control System -> Budget Categories.
  Verify if the budget category you are trying to use is defined for the program type in question.
  
  
  
  Define Budget Category for Program Type:
  
  If the budget category is not defined, you will need to create a new entry.
  Ensure that the budget category is correctly assigned to the relevant program type.
  
  
  
  Review Program Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the program type to ensure it is correctly configured to use the intended budget categories.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in Public Sector Management or Budget Control.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) or other relevant transaction codes for budget management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to budget categories and program types that might provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AP145 error and ensure that your budget categories and program types are correctly configured in SAP.