How To Fix AY426 - Distributions cannot be created, since budget value = 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Distributions cannot be created, since budget value = 0

What causes this issue?

According to the investment profile, the budget value is supposed to be
used for creating the depreciation simulation data. However, the budget
value is zero.

System Response

Depreciation simulation data cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

First maintain the budget.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY426 - Distributions cannot be created, since budget value = 0 ?

  The SAP error message AY426, which states "Distributions cannot be created, since budget value = 0," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budget distributions in the Public Sector Management (PSM) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a distribution for a budget that has a value of zero, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  Zero Budget Allocation: The most common cause of this error is that the budget for the relevant cost center, internal order, or project has not been allocated or has been exhausted, resulting in a budget value of zero.
  Incorrect Budgeting Period: The budget might not be available for the current period due to the fiscal year or period settings.
  Budget Release Issues: The budget may not have been released properly, or there may be restrictions on the budget that prevent it from being used for distributions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the budget management settings that prevent the system from recognizing the budget correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Availability: Verify the budget allocation for the relevant cost center, internal order, or project. Ensure that there is a positive budget available for the distribution.
  
  Use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Overview) to check the budget status.
  
  
  
  Release the Budget: If the budget is not released, ensure that it is properly released for use. This can be done through the budget management transactions.
  
  Use transaction FMBB (Budgeting: Change) to release the budget if necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget Amounts: If the budget is indeed zero, consider adjusting the budget amounts to allocate sufficient funds for the distribution.
  
  Use transaction FMAVCR01 (Budgeting: Change) to modify the budget.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Ensure that the fiscal year settings are correct and that the budget is valid for the current period.
  
  Review the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to budget management to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Change Budget), FMAVCR01 (Change Budget), and S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Overview).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to budget management and error AY426.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management and distribution processes to understand the underlying principles and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AY426 error and successfully create the necessary distributions. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.