How To Fix BP070 - For & &, availability control is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 070

• Message text: For & &, availability control is &

What causes this issue?

The following criteria must be satisfied before availability control
can be activated:
There must be at least one active entry in the tolerance limits for the
budget profile.
There must be a budget for the object (order, project, CF center etc.):
If you want the availability check to be against the overall budget, an
overall budget must exist.
If you want the availability check to be against the annual budget, an
annual budget must exist.
If you want the availabilty check to be against releases, you must
release some of the budget.
A budget of 0 currency units is only regarded as a valid budget if it
was produced from at least two activities (e.g.original budget,
return).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP070 - For & &, availability control is & ?

  The SAP error message BP070 typically relates to issues with availability control in the context of budget management. This error can occur when there is a problem with the budget availability for a particular commitment or expense. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error message:
  Cause:
  
  Budget Availability: The error indicates that there is insufficient budget available for the specified commitment or expense. This can happen if the budget has been fully utilized or if there are restrictions on the budget that prevent further commitments.
  Control Settings: The availability control settings in the system may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in budget checks.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be allowed for the specific budget or may not be configured to check against the availability control.
  Fiscal Year Variance: The error may also arise if the fiscal year settings are not aligned with the budget periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Status: Review the budget status for the relevant cost center, internal order, or project to ensure that there is sufficient budget available. You can do this through transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (for budget reports).
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is exhausted, consider adjusting the budget by increasing it or reallocating funds from other areas.
  Review Availability Control Settings: Check the availability control settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) to ensure they are set up correctly for the relevant budget types and document types.
  Document Type Configuration: Ensure that the document type being used is configured to allow for budget checks and is linked to the correct availability control settings.
  Fiscal Year Settings: Verify that the fiscal year settings are correct and that the budget is valid for the current fiscal period.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as S_ALR_87013558 for budget reports, KP06 for planning, and FMAVCR01 for availability control reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the BP070 error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on availability control and budget management for a deeper understanding of how these components interact.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.