How To Fix BQ190 - Payments for the full release are less than the cumulated release.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Payments for the full release are less than the cumulated release.

What causes this issue?

The overall release in the payment budget for one or more funds
centers/ commitment items is less than the cumulative release.
The cumulative release is the total of all the annual releases.

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 BQ190 - Payments for the full release are less than the cumulated release. ?

  The SAP error message BQ190, which states "Payments for the full release are less than the cumulated release," typically occurs in the context of payment processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with budget management and release strategies. This error indicates that the total payments made or planned for a particular budget release are less than the total amount that has been released for that budget.
  Cause:
  
  
  Budget Release Issues: The error often arises when the total payments (actual or planned) do not match the total budget that has been released. This can happen if:
  
  There are discrepancies in the budget release amounts.
  Payments have been recorded incorrectly or not at all.
  There are changes in the budget that have not been reflected in the payment processing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the budget management settings or release strategies can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the payment documents or budget release documents can cause mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BQ190 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Releases:
  
  Review the budget release documents to ensure that the amounts released are correct and match the intended budget.
  
  
  
  Verify Payments:
  
  Check the payment documents to ensure that all payments have been recorded correctly and that they correspond to the released budget amounts.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget or Payments:
  
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust either the budget release amounts or the payment amounts to ensure they align.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to budget management and release strategies in SAP. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on budget management and payment processing.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting - Change Budget
  FMBT: Budgeting - Display Budget
  FMME: Budgeting - Display Payment
  
  
  Budget Management: Understanding the budget management process in SAP, including how releases and payments are tracked, can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in budget management and payment processing to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BQ190 error and implement a solution to resolve it.