How To Fix BQ171 - - &: & <& (&)

BQ171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 171

• Message text: - &: & <& (&)

What causes this issue?

The distributable payment budget (annual values) is insufficient to
execute the desired action.
This may have the following causes:
You are trying to enter more payment budget in a subordinate budget
structure element than is actually available in the superordinate
budget structure element.
You are trying to reduce payment budget in a superordinate budget
structure element.

System Response

The system will not execute the action.

How to fix this error?

The annual budget for payments for funds center/commitment item &V1& is
&V2& &V4&, the distributed value is &V3& &V4&.
Reduce the amount entered so that it does not exceed the distributable
value of &V2& &V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BQ171 - Details

• The SAP error message BQ171 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 suggests that there is a problem with the assignment or status of a business partner or related entity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The error may occur if required fields in the business partner or vendor/customer master data are missing or incorrectly filled.
  Inconsistent Status: The business partner might be in a status that does not allow certain operations (e.g., inactive or blocked).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that prevent the proper processing of business partner data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the business partner.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Data: Review the business partner data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled