How To Fix BQ046 - Overall budget less than overall release

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Overall budget less than overall release

What causes this issue?

The overall budget for one or more funds center(s)/commitment item(s)
is less than the overall funds release.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BQ046 - Overall budget less than overall release ?

  The SAP error message BQ046 ("Overall budget less than overall release") typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP's Controlling (CO) or Public Sector Management (PSM) modules. This error indicates that the total budget allocated for a particular cost center, internal order, or project is less than the total amount that has been released for spending. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Budget Allocation: The overall budget for a cost center or project has been set lower than the total amount that has been released for expenditure.
  Incorrect Release Amount: There may have been an error in the amount released, either through manual entry or through a programmatic process.
  Budget Updates: Changes in budget allocations that have not been reflected in the release amounts.
  Multiple Releases: If multiple releases have been made, the cumulative total may exceed the budget.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Budget Settings: Check the budget settings for the relevant cost center, internal order, or project. Ensure that the