How To Fix BQ057 - Overall plan value less than cumulative plan value

BQ057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Overall plan value less than cumulative plan value

What causes this issue?

The total plan value of one or more WBS elements is less than the
cumulative plan value.
The cumulative plan value is derived from the total for the annual plan
values.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BQ057 - Overall plan value less than cumulative plan value ?

  The SAP error message BQ057 ("Overall plan value less than cumulative plan value") typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the overall planned value for a project or order is less than the cumulative planned value that has already been recorded. This situation can arise in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to adjust or update planning values in a project or production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The overall plan value may have been incorrectly entered or updated, leading to a situation where it is less than the cumulative planned value.
  Changes in Planning: If there have been changes in the planning process, such as reductions in budget or scope, this can lead to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the project or order that do not align with the planned values.
  Cumulative Values: The cumulative planned