How To Fix BP319 - Item total is not the same as the control total in the commitment budget

BP319 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 319

• Message text: Item total is not the same as the control total in the commitment budget

What causes this issue?

The system has calculated a commitment budget total for the items
entered which does not agree with the control total you have specified.

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?

Check your entries for the individual items in the commitment budget.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BP319 - Details

• The SAP error message BP319, which states "Item total is not the same as the control total in the commitment budget," typically occurs in the context of budget management and commitment control in SAP. This error indicates a discrepancy between the total amount of individual line items and the overall control total for a budget commitment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Discrepancy in Amounts: The total of the individual line items (e.g., purchase orders, invoices) does not match the total amount that has been set in the budget control.
  Incorrect Budget Settings: The budget may not be correctly defined or allocated, leading to mismatches.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the amounts for line items or the control total can lead to this issue.
  Changes in Budget: If the budget was changed after the line items were created, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Currency Issues: If there are different currencies involved and they are not properly converted, this can