How To Fix BQ175 - Payments for the total budget are less than the cumulated budget.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Payments for the total budget are less than the cumulated budget.

What causes this issue?

The overall payment budget values for one or more funds centers/
commitment items are less than the cumulative budget.
The cumulative budget is the total of all the annual budgets.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BQ175 - Payments for the total budget are less than the cumulated budget. ?

  The SAP error message BQ175 indicates that the payments made or planned for a particular budget are less than the cumulative budget that has been allocated. This typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in modules related to financial accounting or controlling.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Allocation Issues: The total budget allocated for a specific cost center, project, or internal order may not match the payments that have been recorded or planned.
  Incorrect Payment Entries: There may be errors in the payment entries, such as incorrect amounts or misallocation to the wrong budget.
  Budget Consumption: The cumulative budget may have been consumed by other transactions, leaving insufficient budget for the current payment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the budget management module that are not aligned with the organization's financial policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Budget Allocation: Check the budget allocation for the relevant cost center, project, or internal order to ensure that it is sufficient to cover the payments being made.
  Adjust Payments: If the payments are indeed less than the cumulative budget, consider adjusting the payment entries to reflect the correct amounts.
  Reallocate Budget: If necessary, reallocate the budget to ensure that it covers the payments. This may involve transferring budget from other areas or increasing the overall budget.
  Check for Errors: Review the payment documents for any errors or discrepancies that may have led to this situation.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with your finance or controlling team to understand the budget management policies and ensure compliance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMBT (Budget Transfer) to manage budgets.
  Reports: Utilize reports like S_ALR_87013558 (Budget/Actual/Commitment) to analyze budget consumption and identify discrepancies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budget management that may address this error.
  Training: Ensure that users involved in budget management are adequately trained on SAP budget processes to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BQ175 error and ensure that your budget management processes are functioning correctly.