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

AY426 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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.
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