How To Fix BQ161 - - &: & <& (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 161

• Message text: - &: & <& (&)

What causes this issue?

The overall plan value &V2& &V4& in program item &V1& is less than the
distributed plan value &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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BQ161 - - &: & <& (&) ?

  The SAP error message BQ161 typically relates to issues with the business partner (BP) data in the SAP system, particularly when there are inconsistencies or missing information in the business partner's data. The error message format you provided seems to indicate that there are specific fields or values that are not being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: Required fields in the business partner master data may be missing or incomplete.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered, such as incorrect formats or invalid entries.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for business partner roles or data categories may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the business partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Data: Review the business partner master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out properly.
  Validate Data Formats: Ensure that the data entered adheres to the expected formats (e.g., date formats, numeric fields).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to business partners in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary roles and data categories are properly defined.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that triggered the error. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust the permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the BQ161 error message and any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the BQ161 error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access and manage business partner data.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the BQ161 error message in your SAP system.