How To Fix BQ226 - Financial budget value & negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Financial budget value & negative

What causes this issue?

The annual value in the financial budget for one or more funds
center(s)/commitment item(s) is negative.

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?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BQ226 - Financial budget value & negative ?

  The SAP error message BQ226, which states "Financial budget value & negative," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP's Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules. This error indicates that a budget value that is being processed is negative, which is not allowed based on the configuration or business rules set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Budget Entry: The most common cause is that a transaction is attempting to post a budget value that is negative. This could happen if there is an attempt to reduce the budget or if an incorrect value is entered during budget planning or posting.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to disallow negative budget values, which can lead to this error when a negative value is encountered.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered a negative value during the budget entry process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Budget Entries: Check the budget entries to ensure that all values are positive. If a negative value is found, correct it to a positive value.
  Adjust Budget Planning: If the budget needs to be reduced, consider adjusting the budget planning process to reflect the necessary changes without entering negative values.
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to budget management. Ensure that the settings align with the organization's policies regarding budget values.
  User Training: Provide training to users involved in budget entry to minimize data entry errors that could lead to negative values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling budget values and configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to manage and review budget entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error BQ226 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Budget Control Settings: Understand the budget control settings in your organization, including how budgets are created, monitored, and adjusted.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.