How To Fix BP604 - Item & budget exceeded

BP604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Item & budget exceeded

What causes this issue?

In document item &V1&, budget &V3& for fiscal year &V2& was exceeded by
&V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP604 - Item & budget exceeded ?

  The SAP error message BP604 ("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 execute (e.g., posting an expense, creating a purchase order) exceeds the available budget for the specified item or cost center.
  Incorrect Budget Settings: There may be issues with how the budget is set up, such as incorrect budget amounts or budget periods.
  Budget Release Issues: The budget may not have been properly released or may be in a status that does not allow for further expenditures.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have specific budgetary controls that restrict spending beyond a certain limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget