How To Fix BQ167 - - &: & <& (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 167

• Message text: - &: & <& (&)

What causes this issue?

The overall plan value &V2& &V4& in variant &V1& is less than the
cumulative plan value &V3& &V4&.
The cumulative plan value results from the sum of 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 BQ167 - - &: & <& (&) ?

  The SAP error message BQ167 typically relates to issues with the configuration of the system, particularly in the context of business partner (BP) data or vendor/customer master data. The error message format you provided suggests that there is a problem with the assignment of a business partner role or the data associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The error may occur if required fields in the business partner master data are missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Role Assignment Issues: The business partner may not have the necessary roles assigned, or there may be conflicts in the role assignments.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the business partner correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for business partners or the specific roles may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Data: Review the business partner data for completeness and accuracy. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify Role Assignments: Ensure that the business partner has the correct roles assigned. You can do this by navigating to the business partner transaction and checking the roles assigned to the partner.
  Data Consistency Check: Run any available data consistency checks in the system to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Configuration Review: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings related to business partners and their roles to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the BQ167 error message in SAP.