How To Fix BP850 - All budget types must be the same for each line group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 850

• Message text: All budget types must be the same for each line group

What causes this issue?

Within a line group of tables <ZH>DOC_ITEMS_SENDER</> and
<ZH>DOC_ITEMS_RECEIVER</> you must have entered the same value for a
budget type in field <LS>BDGT_TYPE</>.

System Response

Processing cancelled.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP850 - All budget types must be the same for each line group ?

  The SAP error message BP850 ("All budget types must be the same for each line group") typically occurs in the context of budget planning or budget management within SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the budget types across different line items in a budget entry or planning document.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a budget document that contains multiple line items, and those line items have different budget types. In SAP, each line item in a budget must have the same budget type to ensure consistency and integrity in budget management.
  Solution:
  To resolve the BP850 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Line Items: Check the line items in the budget document. Ensure that all line items are using the same budget type. You can do this by examining the budget type field for each line item.
  
  
  Modify Budget Types: If you find that some line items have different budget types, you will need to either:
  
  Change the budget type of the line items to match the others.
  Remove or adjust the line items so that all remaining line items share the same budget type.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Document: If the document is complex and contains many line items, it may be easier to create a new budget document with the correct budget type from the beginning.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the budget types or how to change them, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or finance team.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, try to save or post the budget document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Budget Types: In SAP, budget types can refer to different categories of budgets, such as operational budgets, capital budgets, etc. Understanding the specific budget types used in your organization is crucial.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for budget management, such as:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting (for budget entry)
  FMX1: Change budget
  FMX2: Display budget
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to budget management that might provide additional context or solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.