How To Fix BP243 - Budget increase by revenues in commitment budget not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Budget increase by revenues in commitment budget not possible

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to use revenues increasing the budget in the
commitment budget, if you are using cash effectivity years.

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?

Enter another budget subtype or post in the payment budget.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP243 - Budget increase by revenues in commitment budget not possible ?

  The SAP error message BP243, which states "Budget increase by revenues in commitment budget not possible," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP's Public Sector Management (PSM) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to increase the budget using revenues in a commitment budget, which is not allowed under certain configurations or settings.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Type Configuration: The budget type may not be configured to allow increases from revenue sources. In many cases, commitment budgets are designed to track expenditures and may not permit increases based on revenue.
  Budget Availability Control: The system may have specific rules set up for budget availability control that prevent the increase of the budget based on revenue.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the transaction may not support budget increases from revenues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the budget increase operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the budget types in the system. Ensure that the budget type you are using allows for increases from revenue. This can be done in the SPRO configuration settings under Public Sector Management or Controlling.
  Review Budget Availability Control Settings: Check the settings for budget availability control to ensure that they permit budget increases from revenue sources. Adjust the settings if necessary.
  Use Correct Document Type: Ensure that you are using the correct document type that allows for budget increases. If not, switch to the appropriate document type.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the budget increase. If not, consult with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines related to budget management and the error message BP243.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Availability Control) to manage budgets and check availability.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Support: Consider training sessions or support from SAP consultants who specialize in budget management to better understand the configurations and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BP243 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.