How To Fix AP_COPY025 - Order &1: budget not ready for input

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP_COPY - Copying Function for Plan/Budget

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Order &1: budget not ready for input

What causes this issue?

The budget of order &V1& should be changed automatically.
However, the overall or annual budget of order &V1& is <ZH>not</> ready
for input if the corresponding manual budgeting function was being
used. Therefore the automatic change to the budget is also <ZH>not</>
possible.

System Response

The budget of order &V1& is not changed.

How to fix this error?

The reason the order budget is not ready for input is usually that a
program type for investment programs is entered in the budget profile
of the order. As a result, the order cannot be budgeted until it is
assigned to a program position of an investment program of this program
type.
Assign the order to an appropriate investment program position.

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 AP_COPY025 - Order &1: budget not ready for input ?

  The SAP error message AP_COPY025, which states "Order &1: budget not ready for input," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders or project systems. This error indicates that the budget for the specified order is not available for input, which can prevent users from posting expenses or making changes related to that order.
  Causes:
  
  Budget Not Released: The budget for the order has not been released or is not available for the current period.
  Budget Availability Control: The budget availability control settings may not be configured correctly, or the budget may have been exhausted.
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow for budget postings (e.g., closed or completed).
  Fiscal Year/Period Issues: The fiscal year or period may be closed, preventing any budget-related postings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the budget management settings in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Budget Release: Ensure that the budget for the order has been released. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., KOB1 for order reports) and checking the budget status.
  Review Availability Control Settings: Verify the availability control settings for the order type and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Change Order Status: If the order is in a status that does not allow postings, consider changing the status if appropriate.
  Open Fiscal Year/Period: Check if the fiscal year or period is open for posting. If it is closed, you may need to open it or wait until the next period.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to budget management and availability control.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items for Orders
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  CJ20N: Project Management (for project-related orders)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management and availability control for a deeper understanding of how these processes work.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) or project systems (PS) for further assistance.