How To Fix AP206 - Budget category &1 not available

AP206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Budget category &1 not available

What causes this issue?

The investment program belongs to program type &V2&. However, budget
category &V1& is not allowed for program type &V2&.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter only budget categories that are allowed for program type &V2&.
You can find the allowed budget categories easily by using the entry
help.
Or, if necessary, you can allow budget category &V1& for program type
&V2& by making changes in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP206 - Budget category &1 not available ?

  The SAP error message AP206, which states "Budget category &1 not available," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with the Funds Management (FM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified budget category, which is necessary for processing budget-related transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Budget Category: The budget category specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The budget category may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the budget category may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified budget category.
  Inactive Budget Category: The budget category may be inactive or not available for the current fiscal year or period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Budget Category: Verify that the budget category specified in the transaction is correct. You can do this by checking the configuration in the Funds