How To Fix BP717 - Item & commitment budget exhausted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Item & commitment budget exhausted

What causes this issue?

Commitment budget &V3& is exhausted in document item &V1& &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP717 - Item & commitment budget exhausted ?

  The SAP error message BP717 ("Item & commitment budget exhausted") typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with budgetary control in Public Sector Management (PSM) or similar modules. This error indicates that the budget for a specific item or commitment has been fully utilized, and no further expenditures can be processed against that budget.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Budget: The primary cause of this error is that the budget allocated for a specific cost center, internal order, or project has been completely consumed.
  Commitment Items: The error may also arise if there are commitments (e.g., purchase orders, contracts) that have been created against the budget, which have not yet been fully realized but have already consumed the available budget.
  Incorrect Budgeting: There may be issues with how the budget was set up, such as incorrect amounts or budget periods.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings for budget control may