How To Fix BP601 - & & budget exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 601

• Message text: & & budget exceeded

What causes this issue?

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

Payment budget &V3& on &V1& been exceeded by &V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP601 - & & budget exceeded ?

  The SAP error message BP601, which indicates that a budget has been exceeded, typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP's Controlling (CO) or Project System (PS) modules. This error is a warning that the planned budget for a particular cost center, internal order, or project has been surpassed by the actual or planned expenses.
  Cause of BP601 Error
  
  Budget Limit Exceeded: The most common cause is that the actual costs or commitments have exceeded the budget allocated for a specific cost center, internal order, or project.
  Incorrect Budget Settings: The budget may not have been set up correctly, or the budget period may not align with the actual posting period.
  Posting Errors: There may be errors in the way costs are being posted, leading to an unexpected increase in expenses.
  Changes in Project Scope: If the scope of a project has changed, it may lead to additional costs that were not accounted