How To Fix BP379 - Changes to the budget structure can cause inconsistencies in budget data

BP379 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Changes to the budget structure can cause inconsistencies in budget data

What causes this issue?

You want to change a budget structure (BS), even though budget data
already exists in the BS validity area.
The change may result in inconsistent budget data.

System Response

The system will make the change to the BS, if you save the change.

How to fix this error?

We recommend that you do not change the BS if budget data already
exists.
However, if you must make changes, you can repair inconsistent budget
data in one of two ways:
You execute a reconstruction of the distributed values, adjust the
budget values manually and then start the reconstruction of assigned
values.
You execute the reconstruction of budget values using program
<ZH>BPDIST05</> and then start the reconstruction of assigned values.
<ZH>Be aware:</> Program BPDIST05 does not guarantee the removal of all
inconsistent budget data in all cases. For further information, refer
to <DS:RE.BPDIST05>Program documentation</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP379 - Changes to the budget structure can cause inconsistencies in budget data ?

  The SAP error message BP379, which states "Changes to the budget structure can cause inconsistencies in budget data," typically arises when there are modifications made to the budget structure that could potentially lead to inconsistencies in the budget data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you change budget categories, budget types, or other related configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Modification of Budget Structure: Changes to the budget structure, such as adding or removing budget categories, changing budget types, or altering the hierarchy of budget elements.
  Existing Budget Data: If there is existing budget data that relies on the previous structure, changes can lead to discrepancies or inconsistencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: The system detects that the changes could lead to data integrity issues, which is why it raises this warning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Before making changes to the budget structure, review the existing budget data and understand how the changes will impact it.
  Backup Data: Always back up