How To Fix BP603 - Item & budget exceeded

BP603 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Item & budget exceeded

What causes this issue?

Budget &V3& was exceeded by &V4& in document item &V1& &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP603 - Item & budget exceeded ?

  The SAP error message BP603 ("Item & budget exceeded") typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with budgetary controls in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Public Sector Management (PSM). This error indicates that a budget limit has been exceeded for a specific item or cost center.
  
  Cause:
  
  Budget Limit Exceeded: The most common cause is that the transaction you are trying to process exceeds the available budget for the specified item or cost center.
  Incorrect Budget Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the budget configuration, such as budget availability control settings.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, or the budget may not be available for the current period.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the transaction may not be correctly linked to the budget.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Availability: Review the budget for the relevant cost center or item to ensure that there are sufficient