How To Fix BQ228 - - &: & <& (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 228

• Message text: - &: & <& (&)

What causes this issue?

The annual balance budget &V2& &V4& of the
funds center/commitment item &V1& is smaller than the distributed
balance budget &V3& &V4&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BQ228 - - &: & <& (&) ?

  The SAP error message BQ228 typically relates to issues with the business partner (BP) data in the SAP system, particularly when there are inconsistencies or missing information in the business partner's master data. The error message format you provided suggests that there are placeholders for specific details that would be filled in based on the context of the error.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The business partner may be missing required fields or attributes that are necessary for processing.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the business partner, such as duplicate entries or conflicting information.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the business partner roles or categories that are not set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the business partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Data: Review the business partner master data for completeness and accuracy. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Correct Inconsistencies: If there are duplicate or conflicting entries, resolve these inconsistencies by merging or correcting the data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for business partner roles and categories to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the business partner data. If not, work with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the BQ228 error for specific guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access and edit business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the BQ228 error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Always ensure that you have a backup of any critical data before making changes to the business partner master data.