How To Fix BP796 - Availability control activated without "suitable" budget

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Availability control activated without "suitable" budget

What causes this issue?

You defined that availability control should run against a particular
budget (for example, annual budget) for your measures in the settings
for availability control.
You have not assigned a "suitable" budget yet.

System Response

Availability control is activated by a budget of 0.

How to fix this error?

Assign a "suitable" budget.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP796 - Availability control activated without "suitable" budget ?

  The SAP error message BP796 indicates that availability control is activated for a particular budget, but there is no suitable budget available for the transaction you are trying to execute. This typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with controlling (CO) or project systems (PS).
  Cause:
  
  Budget Not Defined: The budget for the specific cost center, internal order, or project has not been defined or is not available for the period in which the transaction is being processed.
  Budget Exceeded: The transaction may exceed the available budget, and the system is configured to prevent such transactions.
  Incorrect Budget Type: The budget type used in the transaction may not match the budget type defined in the system.
  Availability Control Settings: The settings for availability control may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the available budget.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Availability:
  
  Navigate to the relevant budget management transaction (e.g., S_ALR_87013611 for budget reports) to check if a budget has been defined for the relevant cost center, internal order, or project.
  Ensure that the budget is available for the period in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget:
  
  If the budget is not defined, you may need to create or adjust the budget using transaction codes like CJ30 (for project budgets) or KP06 (for cost center budgets).
  If the budget is exceeded, consider increasing the budget or adjusting the transaction to fit within the available budget.
  
  
  
  Review Availability Control Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of availability control in the system. This can be done through transaction OKKP (for controlling area settings) or CJBW (for project system settings).
  Ensure that the settings align with your organization's budget management policies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the budget settings or need to make changes, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ30: Change Project Budget
  KP06: Change Cost Center Budget
  S_ALR_87013611: Budget Reports
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  CJBW: Project System Budgeting
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to budget management and availability control.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management and availability control for detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BP796 error and ensure that your transactions can proceed without issues related to budget availability.