How To Fix AP601 - &1: Budget category percentages not entered for &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 601

• Message text: &1: Budget category percentages not entered for &2/&3

What causes this issue?

You want to change the assignment of an appropriation request to a
program position of investment program &V2&/&V3&. The use of budget
categories is specified in the program definition of investment program
&V2&/&V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP601 - &1: Budget category percentages not entered for &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message AP601 indicates that budget category percentages have not been entered for a specific budget category in the system. This error typically arises in the context of budget management and planning, particularly when working with budget categories in SAP's Controlling (CO) module or in the Funds Management (FM) module.
  Cause:
  The error message AP601 occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The budget category percentages have not been defined in the system for the specified budget category.
  Incorrect Budget Category: The budget category being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be a data entry error where the budget category percentages were not entered or saved properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AP601 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for budget categories in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the budget category percentages are defined for the relevant budget categories. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the Controlling or Funds Management module.
  
  
  
  Enter Missing Percentages:
  
  If the percentages are missing, enter the required budget category percentages for the specified budget category.
  Make sure to save the changes after entering the percentages.
  
  
  
  Verify Budget Category:
  
  Confirm that the budget category you are trying to use is valid and correctly set up in the system.
  Check if there are any restrictions or specific settings that might affect the budget category.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on budget category configuration and management.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and entering the necessary data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide) or FMBB (for budget management) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to budget categories and percentages in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or specific SAP notes related to budget management for more detailed instructions and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AP601 error and ensure that budget category percentages are correctly configured in your SAP system.