How To Fix AP152 - Budget distribution is not possible when budget categories are used

AP152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Budget distribution is not possible when budget categories are used

What causes this issue?

You set the indicators for <LS>budget categories</> and for <LS>budget
distribution of annual values</> at the same time. However, budget
distribution is possible only if you do not use budget categories.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Choose between using budget categories and using budget distribution.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP152 - Budget distribution is not possible when budget categories are used ?

  The SAP error message AP152 ("Budget distribution is not possible when budget categories are used") 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 there is an attempt to distribute a budget across different budget categories, but the system is configured in such a way that it does not allow for this type of distribution. The underlying reasons can 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 structure or the way budget categories are defined in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Budgeting Process: The process being followed may not align with the requirements for budget distribution when budget categories are involved. For example, trying to distribute a budget that is not properly allocated