How To Fix BQ126 - Commitments &: & smaller than distributed budget

BQ126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Commitments &: & smaller than distributed budget

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BQ126 - Details

• The SAP error message BQ126 ("Commitments &: & smaller than distributed budget") typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with the Funds Management (FM) module. This error indicates that the total commitments (such as purchase orders, contracts, etc.) exceed the available budget that has been distributed for a particular cost center, internal order, or project.
  
  Cause:
  
  Budget Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the total commitments made against a budget exceed the amount that has been allocated or distributed to that budget.
  Incorrect Budget Distribution: There may be an issue with how the budget has been distributed across different cost centers or projects, leading to insufficient funds in the relevant area.
  Timing Issues: Sometimes, if the budget is not updated or if there are pending transactions that have not been accounted for, it can lead to discrepancies.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the Funds Management settings