How To Fix BP091 - Select a budget

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Select a budget

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP091 - Select a budget ?

  The SAP error message BP091 ("Select a budget") typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with budget-related transactions in the Budget Control System (BCS). This error indicates that the system requires you to select a budget before proceeding with a transaction that involves budget checks or allocations.
  Cause:
  
  No Budget Assigned: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a budget to be assigned, but none is available for the selected commitment item or cost center.
  Incorrect Budget Period: The budget may not be available for the period in which you are trying to execute the transaction.
  Budget Availability Control: The system may be configured to enforce strict budget availability checks, and if no budget is found for the specified criteria, the error will be triggered.
  Missing Authorizations: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the budget.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Availability: Ensure that a budget has been created and is available for the relevant fiscal year, period, and commitment item. You can do this by navigating to the budget management transaction (e.g., FMBB, FMAVCR01) to view the budget status.
  Select the Correct Budget: When prompted, ensure you are selecting the correct budget that corresponds to the commitment item or cost center you are working with.
  Review Budget Period: Verify that you are working within the correct budget period. If the budget is not available for the current period, you may need to adjust your transaction or update the budget.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and select the budget. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget setup or need assistance, consult with your finance or budget management team to ensure that the budget is correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Availability Control), and FMX1 (Create Budget).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to budget management and error BP091.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Budget Control System (BCS) for detailed guidance on budget management processes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BP091 error and proceed with your budget-related transactions in SAP.