How To Fix AP165 - Budget category percentages are not complete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Budget category percentages are not complete

What causes this issue?

There are one or more assignments to program positions that manage
budget categories. However, the assignment to budget categories was not
100% defined for these program positions.

How to fix this error?

You can define the percentage rates at a later point in time.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP165 - Budget category percentages are not complete ?

  The SAP error message AP165, which states "Budget category percentages are not complete," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budget categories and their allocation percentages. This error indicates that the system has detected that the budget category percentages for a particular budget are not fully defined or do not sum up to 100%.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Percentage Allocation: The budget categories defined in the system do not have complete percentage allocations. For example, if you have multiple budget categories (e.g., salaries, materials, etc.), the total percentage allocated across these categories must equal 100%.
  Missing Entries: Some budget categories may not have been assigned any percentage, leading to an incomplete configuration.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of budget categories in the system, such as incorrect settings or missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the budget category configuration in SAP (usually found in the controlling or budget management module).
  Ensure that all budget categories have been defined and that their percentage allocations are complete.
  
  
  
  Complete Percentage Allocation:
  
  Review the percentage allocations for each budget category. Make sure that the sum of all percentages equals 100%.
  If any category is missing a percentage, assign an appropriate value.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget Entries:
  
  If you have made changes to budget categories or their percentages, ensure that all related budget entries are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on budget category configuration and management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the budget entry process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to budget management, such as S_ALR_87013611 for budget reports or KP06 for planning.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budget management and this specific error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to budget categories and their configurations.
  
  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.