How To Fix BQ055 - Period plan value &/& less than plan value distributed

BQ055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Period plan value &/& less than plan value distributed

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BQ055 - Details

• The SAP error message BQ055 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the planned values and the distributed values in a period plan. This typically occurs in the context of budget management or planning in SAP, where the system checks if the total planned value for a specific period is less than the distributed value that has been allocated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The planned values may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a situation where the total planned value is less than the distributed value.
  Distribution Issues: There may have been changes in the distribution of values that were not reflected in the overall plan.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the planning or budgeting module can lead to discrepancies.
  Timing Issues: If the planning and distribution processes are not aligned in terms of timing, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Planned Values: Check the planned values for the relevant period to ensure they are