How To Fix BQ118 - Annual release of commitments & less than distributed release

BQ118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Annual release of commitments & less than distributed release

What causes this issue?

The overall release in commitment budget &V2& &V4& funds
center/commitment item &V1& is less than distributed release &V3& &V4&.

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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BQ118 - Details

• The SAP error message BQ118, which states "Annual release of commitments & less than distributed release," typically occurs in the context of budget management and commitment accounting within SAP. This error indicates that the annual release of budget commitments is less than the amount that has been distributed or allocated, which can lead to inconsistencies in budget management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Budget Overcommitment: The total commitments made exceed the available budget for the fiscal year.
  Incorrect Budget Distribution: The distribution of the budget across different periods or cost centers may not align with the actual commitments.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of budget control settings in SAP, leading to discrepancies in how budgets are released and committed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors in entering budget amounts or commitments can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Budget Allocations: Check the budget allocations and ensure that they are correctly distributed across the relevant periods and cost centers.
  Adjust