How To Fix BP259 - Maximum number of assigned budget subtypes has been exceeded


BP259 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

  • Message number: 259

  • Message text: Maximum number of assigned budget subtypes has been exceeded

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to assign an additional budget subtype to your FM area, but
    you have already assigned the maximum number of subtypes permitted:
    If you have activated the additional functions for <LS>German
    Government</> customers and you are <ZH>not</> using a
    <DS:DE.FM_NO_HIERARCHY>Budgeting Hierarchy</>, you can assign a maximum
    of 30 budget subtypes to the <LS>Transfer</> budget type.
    If you have activated the additional functions for <LS>German
    Government</> customers and you <ZH>are</> working with a
    <DS:DE.FM_NO_HIERARCHY>Budgeting Hierarchy</>, you can assign a maximum
    of 28 budget subtypes to budget types <LS>Original Budget</> and
    <LS>Supplement</>.

    System Response

    The additional budget subtypes will not be assigned.

    How to fix this error?

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

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP259 - Maximum number of assigned budget subtypes has been exceeded ?
    The SAP error message BP259, which states "Maximum number of assigned budget subtypes has been exceeded," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budget control and planning.
    
    Cause: This error arises when the number of budget subtypes assigned to a particular budget exceeds the predefined limit set in the system. Each budget can have multiple subtypes, and if the total number of these subtypes surpasses the maximum allowed, the system will trigger this error.
    Solution: To resolve the BP259 error, you can take the following steps: Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for budget subtypes in the SAP system. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to understand the limits set for budget subtypes. Reduce the Number of Subtypes: If possible, reduce the number of budget subtypes assigned to the budget in question. This may involve consolidating subtypes or removing unnecessary ones. Increase the Limit: If your

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